Tomatillos

Image by Charles Wollertz If you’ve ever seen one, you probably wonder, “What is a tomatillo?” Tomatillo plants (Physalis philadelphica) are native to Mexico. They are quite common in the western hemisphere…

Image by patchouli_de_nuit Tomatillos are related to tomatoes, which are in the Nightshade family. They are similar in shape but are ripe when green, yellow, or purple and have a husk around the fruit. The…

Image by Charles Wollertz “Can I prune a tomatillo plant?” This is a common question among many new tomatillo growers. While tomatillo pruning is something that is done on occasion, it’s tomatillo support…

Image by Charles Wollertz When all goes well, tomatillos are hugely prolific, and just a couple of plants can provide plenty of fruit for the average family. Unfortunately, tomatillo plant problems can result…

Image by SharonFoelz Problems with tomatillos are often the result of poor pollination. If your tomatillos are small or if you have empty husks, we have the solution! Read on to find answers for undersized…