Tomatillo – Chupon de Malinalco

Name: Tomatillo - Chupon de Malinalco
SKU: 58198
Availability: InStock

₹150.00

Discover Chupon de Malinalco, a rare heirloom tomatillo from Mexico with huge fruits, tropical sweetness, and a touch of tart.

Enjoy a tropical, sweet‑apple note with just the right tang—excellent fresh, roasted, or in creative salsas.

Fruits grow up to 10 cm (4″), with smooth, shiny skin inside papery husks.

Use in salsa verde, chutneys, jams, grilled dishes or savory‑sweet sauces—adds a gourmet twist to any recipe

20 seeds per packet.

📋 Specs at a Glance

Field	Details
Botanical name	Physalis philadelphica (aka Physalis ixocarpa)
Days to harvest	70–90 days from transplant (approx. 80 days typical)
Seed pack size	20–25 seeds per pack (approx.)
Plant size	60–120 cm tall, sprawling habit; best grown in pairs for pollination
Sun requirement	Full sun (with some afternoon shade in hot regions)
Soil preference	Well-drained, pH 6.1–7.8; moderate water needs
Germination	7–14 days at 21–27 °C
Harvest & storage	Pick when husks split or fruits drop; store 2–3 weeks in husk in fridge
Companion plants	Basil, cilantro, onions, marigolds; avoid corn, potatoes, eggplants
Culinary uses	Raw, cooked, preserves, grilled, stuffed, in salsas, chutneys, desserts
Heritage status	Rare heirloom, preserving Mexican agricultural tradition