{"product_id":"tomatillo-de-milpa-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Tomatillo De Milpa 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(175, 13, 211);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomatillo De Milpa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the authentic heirloom tomatillo of traditional Mexican milpa farming — grown unattended among family corn fields for generations and harvested for home use and market day. These striking royal purple-skinned fruits with vibrant green husks deliver high dry matter content and exceptional long-storage qualities, staying fresh for several weeks after harvest. Small to medium-round fruits blush with purple pigmentation, especially post-harvest when exposed to light. With a tangy, earthy flavor profile, De Milpa is the go-to choice for authentic fresh salsa verde and traditional Mexican cooking. A true working heirloom built for reliability and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 84, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 86%. Test Date: 8\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Tomatillo De Milpa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Mexican Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional milpa tomatillo — grown in family corn fields across Mexico for centuries, prized for reliability and authentic flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Purple Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal purple skin with green husks adds dramatic visual appeal to the garden and the plate. Color deepens after harvest in light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Long Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e High dry matter content keeps fruits fresh for several weeks after harvest — outstanding for fresh salsa planning and market selling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, Uniform Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small to medium round fruits ideal for fresh salsa, sauces, and traditional dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Maintenance Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally vigorous and adaptable — thrives with minimal intervention in warm-season gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down for at least 75 years — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 6–8 hours per day for vigorous growth and prolific fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outdoors after soil temps reach 60°F and nighttime temps stay above 50°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. Tomatillos require two or more plants for cross-pollination and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently; keep soil evenly moist. Reduce watering slightly once fruits begin to fill husks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced fertilizer at transplant, then switch to a phosphorus-rich formula once flowering begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake or cage plants — De Milpa can reach 3–4 feet and benefits from support as fruit load increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when husks split and fruits are firm. For deeper purple color, leave harvested fruits in indirect light for several days. Do not harvest before husks loosen — fruits are not yet ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salsa Verde:\u003c\/strong\u003e The definitive use — blend raw De Milpa with jalapeño, onion, garlic, and cilantro for authentic bright, tangy salsa verde.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Salsa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Char tomatillos under a broiler or on a comal for a deeper, smoky salsa with complex flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnchiladas Verdes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer in chicken broth with peppers and garlic for a classic enchilada verde sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePozole Verde:\u003c\/strong\u003e The essential ingredient in green pozole — adds tartness and body to the broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuacamole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend 1–2 raw tomatillos into guacamole for a tangy, bright lift that prevents browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook down with sugar and spices for a tangy tomatillo jam or preserve; freeze whole husked fruits for year-round use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Tomatillo De Milpa Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh De Milpa tomatillos in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested tomatillo, not seeds. Per medium tomatillo, approx. 34g.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Fat: 0.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium: 0mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Carbohydrate: 2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 0.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sugars: 1.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 0.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: 8% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 5% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium: 2% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple coloration intensity varies with light exposure and growing conditions. Harvest results may vary by region, climate, and gardening practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location. 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