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You can find tomatillo seeds at Urban Farmer. Fertilizers high in potassium and phosphorous can lead to high fruit yields. Leaves with a purple tint have a phosphorous deficiency and yellowing leaves mean there could be a magnesium deficiency. Studying the leaves of the tomatillo plant can show if it has any deficiencies. Over fertilizing can lead to leafy plants with little fruit, so be sure to follow the directions on the fertilizer when it comes to application. This encourages more flowers and fruit production. Fertilize again when the first flowers begin to appear, this time using a 5-10-10 fertilizer. Prior to planting, amend the soil with compost or a 10-10-10 fertilizer and work it several inches deep into the soil. Tomatillos are a plant with high yields and adding a fertilizer can aid in the plant’s growth. When you remove the husks, also wash the sticky substance from the tomatillo’s flesh. Before using the tomatillos after harvest, keep the husks on as this lengthens storage time. Similar to tomatoes, they can be harvested early and then left in a sunny window to further ripen. Tomatillos are ready to harvest when the green fruit fills out the papery husk. Tomatillos cannot withstand frost, so if a late spring frost is forecasted, be sure to cover the seedlings with newspaper. Tomatillos do best in soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. If the plant isn’t staked and fruits weigh the plant down, slugs or snails are more apt to feast on the tomatillos. They also require staking or cages to support the plant and keep the fruits off the ground. Adding a layer of mulch around the plants can help deter weeds and retain moisture.
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They like full sun and frequent watering.
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Tomatillos also grow well in pots and can be planted in 5-gallon buckets. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and space seedling 18-24 inches apart in rows set 3 to 4 feet apart when transplanting.
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Since tomatillos have a long growing season, they can be started indoors up to eight weeks before the last frost date. Wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting the tomatillos outside. Two or more tomatillo plants are required for the plants to blossom. Tomatillos also are known as a husk tomato, due to the papery husk covering the fruit. Though commonly used in sauces and salsa, tomatillos can be used in appetizers, desserts and jams as well. Tomatillos differs from green tomatoes as they are usually juicier and not as firm. Tomatillos are an ingredient often present in Mexican dishes, and the fruit is grown similarly to a tomato.