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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 15, 2011
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    It usually takes 11-12 weeks for fruit to appear. The papery husk is actually where the fruit is located. The husk is brown and the fruit yellowish when ripe. The condition of the "husk" is a good indication of the freshness of the fruit. The husk should be light brown and fresh looking, not shriveled and dried. Fruit should be firm.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 20, 2011
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    They are more determinate than tomatoes, so I wouldn't prune them. However, as with tomatoes, this is more of a personal choice so you could prune them, but it will reduce your harvest. You may also want to explore the use of a trellis or cage to help make the plant less unwieldy. Most people find it easier to simply allow the plant to sprawl.

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    Heather on
    July 21, 2011
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    We do not yet have a recipe section on the site, but I would recommend allrecipes.com (http://allrecipes.com/search/results/?wt=tomatillo&sort=re) Salsa is the most common use for tomatilloes.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 31, 2011
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    Tomatillos are related to tomato plants and share many of the same growing conditions, as well as problems. Therefore, this article on lack of tomato fruit should be helpful with tomatillos too: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossoms-no-tomatoes.htm

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    Nikki on
    August 12, 2011
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    Without two plants, it is unlikely that the plant will produce fruit. They may produce a few, but not much more than that. Pulling it up would be up to you. Perhaps you could find a mature plant at a local nursery that you could purchase to bring home and make the first one produce.

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    Nikki on
    August 20, 2011
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    It has been a hard summer on nightshade vegetables, with the high heat and humidity. The high humidity makes it difficult for them to pollinate well. You may need to hand pollinate. Tomatoes and tomatilloes are pollinated in the same way, so this article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 29, 2011
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    Your tomatillos are ready to pick once the fruit gets firm and the husk gets dry, papery and straw colored.

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