The Fresh Salsa Garden Kit gives you everything you need to grow incredible homemade salsa straight from your own garden. You receive TWO San Marzano Tomato plants, TWO Tomatillo plants, and TWO Jalapeño Pepper plants — six live plants selected to produce authentic ingredients for both fresh red salsa and tangy salsa verde. From your very first harvest, you'll enjoy flavors that simply can't be matched by grocery store produce. Gardeners love this combination because it offers incredible versatility. San Marzano tomatoes provide rich, meaty flavor with fewer seeds, tomatillos contribute the bright, citrusy tang that makes salsa verde famous, and jalapeños let you customize the heat exactly the way you like it. Whether you're making fresh salsa, roasting vegetables for smoky salsa verde, preserving jars for winter, or topping tacos and nachos, this collection delivers authentic garden-to-table flavor. Clovers Garden Fresh Salsa Garden Kit • Six Large, Live Plants – Ready to grow, premium-quality plants, 4” to 8” tall in 4” pots. Two each: San Marzano Tomato, Tomatillo, and Jalapeño Pepper. • Non-GMO, No Neonicotinoids – Plants are grown without these chemicals to protect pollinators. • Everything You Need for Homemade Salsa – Grow the three essential ingredients for fresh red salsa and authentic salsa verde. • Authentic San Marzano Tomatoes – Famous for thick flesh, fewer seeds, and rich flavor that makes exceptional fresh salsa and sauces. • Traditional Tomatillos – The essential ingredient that gives salsa verde its bright, tangy flavor. • Classic Jalapeño Peppers – Add fresh heat that can be adjusted from mild to spicy depending on your taste. • 10x Root Development – Robust plants with healthy roots that establish quickly and produce vigorous growth. • Grown in the Midwest – All plants are grown in the USA, and we manage the entire process from seed to your doorstep. • Fast Shipping and Careful Packaging – Your plants arrive quickly in our exclusive, eco-friendly, 100% recyclable box designed to protect your plants and the planet. • Quick Start Planting Guide – Created just for our customers, this copyrighted guide walks you through every gardening step from unboxing to planting. • Third Generation, Family-Owned Small Business – We've been helping gardeners since 1957 with established greenhouses right here in the Midwest. • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed How to Grow and Care for the Fresh Salsa Garden Kit • Sunlight – Full sun, at least 6–8 hours daily. • Soil – Rich, well-draining soil amended with compost or organic matter. • Watering – Keep soil evenly moist during flowering and fruit production. • Spacing – Tomatoes and tomatillos 24–36 inches apart; jalapeños 18–24 inches apart. • Support – Cage or stake tomatoes and tomatillos for maximum production. • Seasonal Care – Warm-season annuals. Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Fresh Salsa Garden Kit – Fun Facts Why Tomatillos Aren't Green TomatoesTomatillos are not immature tomatoes. They're an entirely different plant with papery husks and a naturally bright, citrus-like flavor that gives authentic salsa verde its signature taste. Why San Marzano Tomatoes Are LegendarySan Marzano tomatoes are considered by many chefs to be the gold standard for sauces because of their thick flesh, lower moisture content, and naturally balanced sweetness. Those same qualities also make them outstanding for fresh homemade salsa. Why Jalapeños Can Surprise YouTwo jalapeños from the same plant can have noticeably different heat levels. Sunlight, maturity, and growing conditions all influence how much capsaicin develops. Why Roasting Makes Better SalsaRoasting tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeños caramelizes their natural sugars while adding rich, smoky flavor that transforms homemade salsa into restaurant-quality salsa. Common Questions About the Fresh Salsa Garden Kit How many plants are included?You receive six live plants: two San Marzano Tomatoes, two Tomatillos, and two Jalapeño Peppers. Can I make both red salsa and salsa verde with this kit? Yes! San Marzano tomatoes are perfect for fresh red salsa, while tomatillos and jalapeños create authentic salsa verde. Do tomatillos need more than one plant? Yes. Tomatillos produce much better when grown with another tomatillo for cross-pollination, which is why this kit includes two plants. Are San Marzano tomatoes good for fresh salsa? Absolutely. Their meaty texture, rich flavor, and fewer seeds create thick, flavorful salsa with less excess liquid. How spicy are jalapeños? Jalapeños are considered medium-heat peppers. You can easily adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer peppers to your recipes. Can these plants be grown in containers? Yes. Large containers with full sun and consistent watering produce excellent results. Do these plants need full sun? Yes. All three varieties perform best with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Are these plants non-GMO? Yes. All Clovers Garden plants are non-GMO and grown without neonicotinoids. What do customers like most about this kit? Gardeners love harvesting everything they need for fresh homemade salsa from one easy-to-grow collection. Can I use these vegetables for other recipes? Absolutely. They're also excellent for enchilada sauce, roasted vegetables, tacos, fajitas, chili, soups, and homemade hot sauce. What Are the Best Companion Plants for the Fresh Salsa Garden Kit? Pair this collection with: • Slow Bolt Cilantro • Sweet Basil • Garlic • Onions • Mexican Oregano • Lime trees (in warm climates) Pollinator and Garden Benefits Tomatillo flowers attract bees that improve fruit production, while tomato and pepper blossoms provide pollen and nectar for beneficial pollinators. Growing these vegetables together creates a productive, beautiful kitchen garden that supports a healthy garden ecosystem.
