50 seeds. 85 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Tender perennial, grown as annual.
 
Tomatillo 'Purple' has sweet and tangy, 1 1/2-inch purple fruits in paper husks. These purple tomatilloes can also be green depending on sun exposure. This Mexican heirloom gives salsa a unique look.
 
Sowing Tomatillo Seeds: 
 
Sow seeds indoors 7 weeks before the last frost date, 1/4 inch deep. Transplant outside 2 weeks after the last frost date. Space 30 inches apart. Full sun.
 
Photo courtesy of Diane's Flower Seeds