Lineage: 5th Generation Ranch-Grown | Soil: Organic Heritage Mineral Blend
Our Tomatillo de Milpa is a rare heirloom landrace variety that holds true to its heritage of being grown as one of the key companion plants to support corn and each other to grow nutrient dense food. We artisinally grow in small batches. Unlike the mass produced large, watery tomatillos you find at the grocery store, we artisinally grow ours in small batches and their fruits hold a deep, complex flavor in a nutrient packed cherry of jewel-toned blushing purple.
We begin with the elite survivors. Each year, we meticulously save seeds only from the most vigorous, high-yielding plants that show an uncanny ability to withstand intense Hill Country heat without stress. This rigorous selection process ensures your peppers carry the specific genetic programming required to maintain consistent taste, heat, and structural integrity through the erratic weather of the Dripping Springs and Austin corridor.
We sow our heirloom seeds in our custom Organic Seedling Mineral Mix, utilizing a "roots-first" approach. Unlike peat-heavy commercial mixes that create "soft" plants, our mineral-rich start forces the seedling to build "silica-tough" stems and a deep, vertical root system from day one. Only the most vigorous seedlings are selected to move forward.
Established seedlings are transitioned into deep, air-pruning square pots filled with our Organic Heritage Mineral Blend—a biologically active "living soil" with aged ranch minerals and organic compost. They are field-hardened in unapologetic full sun, ensuring that by the time they reach your landscape, they are already accustomed to the Texas gusting winds and intense sun.
A professional-grade culinary heirloom that serves as both a high-impact ornamental and a versatile kitchen staple.
• Striking Appearance: The papery husks (calyxes) turn from green to a delicate tan, often splitting to reveal the royal purple blushed fruit.
• The Perfect Salsa Verde: Because of their lower water content and higher sugar, these tomatillos provide a rich, "jammy" consistency when roasted—essential for a professional-grade salsa verde.
• Long Lasting Heat: These bring a vibrant and punch heat that just won’t quit. The deep purple starts at 30,000 SHU and the heat increases as the color changes, reaching 50,000 SHU at full red ripeness.
• Deep Flavor: The flavor of the fruits are deep and complex with a sweet-tart and earthy profile.
Field-hardened, sun-tempered, and air-pruned. Delivered in a 4.5” Deep Square Pot with a robust, deep root system designed to anchor immediately into your garden soil for rapid establishment.
For a lush garden all the way through to winter, plant in a well-draining spot or raised bed that receives 6-8+ hours of morning and evening sun with a touch of dappled afternoon shade.
Tomatillos are not self-fertile. To ensure a successful harvest, you must plant at least two Tomatillo de Milpa plants near each other to allow for cross-pollination. For a stunning "Homestead" look, interplant them with our Black Czech Peppers; the purple hues of both plants create a sophisticated, curated aesthetic for your kitchen garden.
Lineage: 5th Generation Ranch-Grown | Soil: Organic Heritage Mineral Blend
Our Tomatillo de Milpa is a rare heirloom landrace variety that holds true to its heritage of being grown as one of the key companion plants to support corn and each other to grow nutrient dense food. We artisinally grow in small batches. Unlike the mass produced large, watery tomatillos you find at the grocery store, we artisinally grow ours in small batches and their fruits hold a deep, complex flavor in a nutrient packed cherry of jewel-toned blushing purple.
We begin with the elite survivors. Each year, we meticulously save seeds only from the most vigorous, high-yielding plants that show an uncanny ability to withstand intense Hill Country heat without stress. This rigorous selection process ensures your peppers carry the specific genetic programming required to maintain consistent taste, heat, and structural integrity through the erratic weather of the Dripping Springs and Austin corridor.
We sow our heirloom seeds in our custom Organic Seedling Mineral Mix, utilizing a "roots-first" approach. Unlike peat-heavy commercial mixes that create "soft" plants, our mineral-rich start forces the seedling to build "silica-tough" stems and a deep, vertical root system from day one. Only the most vigorous seedlings are selected to move forward.
Established seedlings are transitioned into deep, air-pruning square pots filled with our Organic Heritage Mineral Blend—a biologically active "living soil" with aged ranch minerals and organic compost. They are field-hardened in unapologetic full sun, ensuring that by the time they reach your landscape, they are already accustomed to the Texas gusting winds and intense sun.
A professional-grade culinary heirloom that serves as both a high-impact ornamental and a versatile kitchen staple.
• Striking Appearance: The papery husks (calyxes) turn from green to a delicate tan, often splitting to reveal the royal purple blushed fruit.
• The Perfect Salsa Verde: Because of their lower water content and higher sugar, these tomatillos provide a rich, "jammy" consistency when roasted—essential for a professional-grade salsa verde.
• Long Lasting Heat: These bring a vibrant and punch heat that just won’t quit. The deep purple starts at 30,000 SHU and the heat increases as the color changes, reaching 50,000 SHU at full red ripeness.
• Deep Flavor: The flavor of the fruits are deep and complex with a sweet-tart and earthy profile.
Field-hardened, sun-tempered, and air-pruned. Delivered in a 4.5” Deep Square Pot with a robust, deep root system designed to anchor immediately into your garden soil for rapid establishment.
For a lush garden all the way through to winter, plant in a well-draining spot or raised bed that receives 6-8+ hours of morning and evening sun with a touch of dappled afternoon shade.
Tomatillos are not self-fertile. To ensure a successful harvest, you must plant at least two Tomatillo de Milpa plants near each other to allow for cross-pollination. For a stunning "Homestead" look, interplant them with our Black Czech Peppers; the purple hues of both plants create a sophisticated, curated aesthetic for your kitchen garden.
