The tomatillo is a close
relative of Cape Gooseberry
and a distant relative of
tomato. It grows a thin husk
(or lantern) around the
fruit that must be peeled
prior to using the fruit.
Tomatilloes are easy to grow
and are an important
ingredient in salsa and many
Mexican dishes. They grow in
similar way to tomatoes but
are hardier and less prone
to diseases such as
fusarium or verticillium
wilt.
They will tolerate partial
shade. Sow
tomatillo seeds directly in
the ground once all danger
of frost is past and the
soil is warm, at least
27°C.
If you live in a cooler
area,
start seeds in trays in a
warm spot and transplant at
the same time as you would
tomato seedlings.
The plants set flowers
earlier than tomatoes, and
the fruits can be harvested
sooner, making them a
good choice for areas with a
short growing season.
Space
the plants 1m apart and
provide support with a stake
or a cage.
Harvest
when the fruit fills the
husk but is still firm.
Don't remove the husks until
you're ready to use the
fruits. Tomatilloes can be
stored in the refrigerator
for up to a month and freeze
well.
Tomatillo ‘Purple’ RARE
Not
to TAS
An heirloom variety that is
prolific and productive.
Fruits are 3-4 cm across
with a dark purple skin. They
have a sharper flavour than
green tomatilloes and make
an attractive purple salsa.
ST128 80 seeds $3.00
Tomatillo 'Toma Verde'
Not
to TAS
An essential ingredient in
salsa, grow as a tomato,
pick when the papery husk
loosens and golf-ball sized
fruit turns pale yellow.
ST124 140 seeds $3.00
TURNIPS
Brassica rapa
var. rapifera
Turnips are a very hardy
vegetable and easy to grow.
They are sown late summer to
winter (exception - Japanese
turnip) Sow directly where
they are to grow 1 cm (½”)
deep. Thin seedlings to 20
cm between plants. Keep
moist, to encourage growth
and mulch well. Flesh
is extremely tender when
young with a mild flavour.
Tops are good steamed and
they are high in carotene
and calcium. The roots can
be used in soups,
casseroles, mashed or
steamed.
Turnip 'Japanese'
Produces sweet,
white-skinned crisp roots,
delicious eaten raw in
salads or cooked, tops can
be eaten like spinach, very
easy vegetable to grow. Sow
spring and autumn.
H
ST121 200+ seeds $3.00
Turnip
‘Purple Top White Globe’
Introduced
before 1895; smooth, round
root is purple above, white
below. Stores well.
ST122 300+ seeds
$3.00
Turnip
‘Golden Globe’
Introduced before 1888, this
a heritage turnip with a
beautiful golden skin, amber
yellow flesh and delicate
flavour. Stores
well.
ST125 300+ seeds
$3.00
ST126 50g
$20.00
Turnip
‘Purple Top Milan’
Italian heirloom with creamy
white flat roots topped with
purple. Excellent flavour,
flesh is fine-grained, crisp
and succulent, use roasted,
boiled or mashed. Tops are
good steamed and they are
high in carotene and
calcium.
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