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Physalis ixocarpa
Acorazonado (Spanish for heart-shaped), as it is locally called, is a yellow landrace tomatillo from the ancient Aztec pueblo of Malinalco, Mexico, a place steeped in magical lore. Also called “Queen of Malinalco” this tomatillo is quite unique in terms of its size and shape, which is indeed heart-like, but also its out-of-hand sweetness and fruitiness— like no other tomatillo we’ve tried before! It also has a hollow seed cavity, more like a pepper, which makes for delicious stuffed tomatillos. We are selecting our stock for blight resistance and ability to thrive in our humid Maine summers. 2026 Germination Rate: 60%. Extra seed included in every packet.
Growing Instructions:
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting to the field after chance of last frost. If growing in a greenhouse sow 8 weeks before desired transplant date.
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart.
Row spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart
*If planting multiple rows we recommend alternating row spacing at 24 inches and 48 inches. The 24 inch row will be space for a trellis and the 48 inch row will be the walking path. This not only maximizes garden space, but also allows you to trellis two rows of tomatillos on one trellis.
Give tomatillos plenty of compost at time of planting. We also recommend a fall or spring cover crop of peas or another annual legume that will fix nitrogen for the tomato crop.
Mulching is a good idea, however mulching in mid spring will keep soil temperature cooler and may slow growth. Mulching can be done once soil has warmed. Make sure soil pH is between 5.8 and 7.0. If plant needs a growing boost, water with nitrogen tea or compost tea a few times. If trace minerals are inadequate, sprinkle a small amount of woodash or azomite in each planting hole.
