De Milpa

Physalis philadelphica

Small- to medium-sized fruits on large sprawling plants. You'll have an endless supply of fruits for your favourite salsa verde recipes. Fruits take on a purple hue as they mature and are exposed to the sun. 70 days.

Growing instructions

Start indoors in early spring with bottom heat. Sow seeds 1cm deep, 45-60cm apart in row and 90-120cm apart. Transplant in late spring in full sun with an ideal soil pH of 6.5-7.0. Provide support to keep fruit and low branches off the ground.