2026 Sweet Purple Tomatillo Vegetable Seeds Packet

Shipping Winter 2025

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
  • Order 96-499 assorted packets for $1.85 each
  • Order 500 or more assorted packets for $1.65 each

The Sweet Purple Tomatillo is a rare and rewarding plant variant that  dds striking color and exceptional flavor to the garden and kitchen. Its compact habit, self-sowing potential, and stunning fruit make it perfect for both ornamental and culinary gardening.  Encased in a papery husk, these small fruits ripen from green to deep violet, boasting a tangy-sweet flavor with citrus undertones and hints of plum and pear. With less sticky skin than green varieties and abundant yields on compact, 3‑foot plants, this heirloom is a standout for salsa, grilling, jams, and fresh eating. Ideal for containers or garden beds, it's perfect for edible landscaping, purple salsa recipes, and seed savers. Whether you're crafting purple salsa, grilling fruit, making preserves, or just snacking straight from the vine—it’s a versatile and flavorful addition to any edible garden.

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2025
Quick Seed Overview

  • Plant Type: Annual vegetable
  • Genus: Physalis
  • Species: Physalis ixocarpa
  • Plant Height/Width: 3-4 feet tall / 2-3 feet wide
  • Season: Summer
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Moderate (requires staking and cross-pollination for good fruiting)

SKU: SESWPU
Barcode: 843458165293

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Plant in clusters of at least three and support them early. Tomatillos need others for pollination, and staking prevents sprawling vines from breaking under fruit load. Bury stems deeply—new roots form at buried nodes, improving vigor and nutrient uptake.

Pro Tip

Plant in clusters of at least three and support them early. Tomatillos need others for pollination, and staking prevents sprawling vines from breaking under fruit load. Bury stems deeply—new roots form at buried nodes, improving vigor and nutrient uptake.

Getting to know your Sweet Purple Tomatillo

In the garden, these plants grow similarly to tomatoes but with less diva energy. Give them full sun, well-draining soil, and a bit of support, and they’ll reward you with clusters of husk-wrapped gems. They’re self-sterile, though—so you’ll need at least two for pollination (and trust us, you’ll want more anyway).

And don’t underestimate their ornamental value—when the sun hits those purple fruits peeking through their husks, it’s a show. Whether you’re making purple salsa, roasting them for sauces, or slicing them raw into salads, this tomatillo brings the kind of flavor and flair that makes meals (and gardens) unforgettable.

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Your plants work hard to look good—shouldn’t their pots do the same? Choose from our gorgeous flower pots and let your greenery thrive in style. Because plain plastic is just rude.