{"product_id":"grande-rio-verde-tomatillo-seeds","title":"Grande Rio Verde Tomatillo Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrande Rio Verde is a large-fruited tomatillo that produces husk-wrapped, apple-green fruits packed with the bright, tangy flavor essential to authentic salsa verde. This variety (\u003cem\u003ePhysalis ixocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e) yields sizable, meaty tomatillos on vigorous, sprawling plants. Cooks who love Mexican cuisine will find these tomatillo seeds a must-grow for fresh and roasted green sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home cooks who make salsa verde, enchiladas, and green chile dishes, and for gardeners who want a productive, easy-growing tomatillo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, sowing 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil around 70–80°F. Transplant after frost has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Plant at least two tomatillos for good pollination. These sprawling plants grow as warm-season annuals in USDA zones 4–12 and benefit from staking or caging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit is ready about 75–85 days after transplanting. Pick when the papery husks fill out and split slightly, revealing firm green fruit inside. Harvest before the husks fully dry for the best tangy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrande Rio Verde tomatillos are the foundation of salsa verde and green enchilada sauce, delicious whether raw or roasted. Their tart, citrusy flavor also brightens soups, stews, and grilled dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/grande-rio-verde-tomatillo\"\u003eHow to Grow Grande Rio Verde Tomatillos From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012857290959,"sku":"ORITGR_08_02","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Tomatillo-Grande-Rio-Verde-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266640380.png?v=1783372789","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/grande-rio-verde-tomatillo-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}