Physalis Purple Tomatillo Seeds Compact Vines Fruit Bursting with Flavor - Salsa Purple Tomatillo Physalis philadelphica Growing on compact vines purple fruits burst with flavor! Slightly sweeter than its yellow counterpart this unusual deep purple tomatillo makes an ideal salsa with its sweet tart flavor. The leaves of the plant itself have outstanding purple veins with husks of light green. A very decorative fruit when used as a garnish. Often served fresh in salads and salsas, or as a pickled appetizer. A beautiful compliment to any dish! Uses: Fresh in salads, Pickled, canned Fun Facts: 1. Like their close relatives cape gooseberries, tomatillos have a high pectin content 2. Ripe tomatillos will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks 3. The tomatillo is also known as the husk tomato, jamberry, husk cherry, Mexican tomato, 4. Tomatillo means "Little Tomato" Roasted Purple Tomatillo Salsa 1 lb purple tomatillos remove the husks and rinse 1 medium onion 1/2 lb of mixed peppers/chilies of your choice 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon of sugar 1/4 teaspoon of cumin (optional) Juice and zest of one large lime 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.