Incredible Tips for Growing Your Own Tomatillos

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Browse through a backyard garden, and you’re sure to see tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, carrots, and other vegetables thriving. But, it’s not often you see a crop of tomatillos. These veggies aren’t as familiar to some gardeners, but they are a great addition if you enjoy cooking Mexican cuisine and other dishes. While they are an uncommon garden veggie, growing tomatillos is simple as long as you gather planting information beforehand to ensure your plants get the right amount of sun, water, and food.
Tomatillos or Mexican husk tomatoes are an annual veggie that produces a small, green, and tangy fruit covered with a husk. There are many tomatillo varieties, and they are not always readily available as young plants in garden centers or nurseries. However, they are easy to start from seeds indoors. Learn how to sow the seeds and transplant the seedlings into the prepared garden or a 5-gallon bucket with drainage holes. Discover the importance of giving your plants support with a tomato cage as they grow, how much water and fertilizer they need, and when they are ready for harvesting. Find out tips for preventing common pests and diseases while growing tomatillos to maturity.