{"product_id":"pineapple-tomatillo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Pineapple Tomatillo Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePineapple Tomatillo\u003c\/strong\u003e produces small golden-yellow fruits with a naturally sweet, fruity flavor and a delicate papery husk. The bite-sized fruits are wonderful fresh, cooked into salsas, roasted into sauces, or eaten straight from the garden. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, this warm-season heirloom brings an unusual harvest and a cheerful golden glow to the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomatillos are traditional Mexican garden fruits related to tomatoes, valued for their husked fruit and bright culinary flavor. Pineapple Tomatillo is a small-fruited type especially loved for its sweetness and easy snacking size. As the plants branch and fill their space, the lantern-like husks make the developing harvest easy to spot among the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–85 days from transplanting, with fruit ripening through the warm season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1\/2–1 inch across, turning golden yellow inside a papery husk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide with branching growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season fruiting vegetable grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePineapple Tomatillo has a sweet, fruity flavor with a tropical tang and a clean, juicy finish. The small golden fruits are pleasant raw, while roasting concentrates their sweetness and adds depth to sauces and salsas. Their bright flavor works equally well with herbs, chiles, onions, and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart Pineapple Tomatillo seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost, or direct sow after the danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. Transplant outdoors when nights are reliably above 50°F and the soil is around 65–75°F. Grow at least two plants for reliable pollination and check your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone\u003c\/a\u003e to fine-tune your planting schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips \u0026amp; Planting Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 24–36 inches apart, with 3–4 feet between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover seeds about 1\/4 inch deep in fine, warm soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually 7–14 days at 70–80°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering and sweetest fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep plants evenly watered while flowers and husked fruits are developing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a cage, stakes, or a simple trellis to keep branching stems lifted and fruit easy to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water at soil level, rotate nightshade crops, and give plants room for airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Easy Sow Germination 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBury it, water it, get out of the way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the right foundation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fine seed-starting mix for indoor sowing, or loosen garden soil well before direct sowing. Tomatillo seeds need good soil contact and steady moisture to get established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant at the right depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover seeds about 1\/4 inch deep, then press the mix gently around them. Keep the surface smooth so the seedlings can push through easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater thoroughly once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisten the planting area evenly, then keep it damp but never waterlogged. A gentle mist helps prevent the small seeds from shifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them real warmth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatillos germinate best around 70–80°F. Use a warm, bright growing space or a heat mat if your indoor setup runs cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive seedlings plenty of light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once they emerge, provide strong light and good airflow so the young plants grow sturdy instead of stretched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapple Tomatillo can take 7–14 days to sprout. Keep conditions consistent and resist disturbing the seedbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin early and transplant gently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the strongest seedling at each spot. Transplant outdoors after frost when the soil is warm, and grow at least two plants for pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePineapple Tomatillo does not need cold stratification. Warm soil, strong light, and two or more plants are the keys to a productive crop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Type \u0026amp; Harvest Yields\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePineapple Tomatillo forms a branching, spreading plant that carries many small fruits inside papery husks. It benefits from support because stems can become broad and heavy with fruit. With more than one plant growing nearby, flowers are pollinated more reliably and the harvest continues over a long warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKnowing When to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the husks fill out, begin to dry, and the fruit inside turns golden yellow. Ripe Pineapple Tomatillos may loosen from the plant and drop onto the soil, so check beneath the foliage regularly. Pick gently, remove damaged husks, and store unwashed fruits in their husks in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator for longer keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants \u0026amp; Mutual Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-loving neighbors with similar sun, soil, and watering needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful warm-season companion that fits around the base of branching plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright neighbors that use a different layer of garden space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarigolds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright flowering companions that help bring pollinators into the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce:\u003c\/strong\u003e A low, quick crop for using open space before tomatillos fill out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEat ripe golden fruits fresh as a sweet garden snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend them into bright green or golden salsas with lime, onion, and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast them with peppers and garlic for a rich sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice them into salads, tacos, grain bowls, and sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook them into chutney, jammy relishes, or fruit-forward hot sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow a rare little golden fruit with papery husks, sweet tropical flavor, and a generous warm-season harvest. 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