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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 4, 2011
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    It is a pollination issue. 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 these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm

    Even still, without two plants, it is unlikely that the plant will produce fruit. They may produce a few, but not much more than that.

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    Nikki on
    September 9, 2011
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    Yes, simply place them in a brown paper bag for a few days and they will ripen just like tomatoes do.

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    Nikki on
    September 11, 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.

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    Nikki on
    September 27, 2011
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    Yes, you need at least two plants to get fruit. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 14, 2011
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    Yes, they will ripen off the vine. Simply place them in a brown paper bag for a few days and they will ripen just like tomatoes do.

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    Nikki on
    May 18, 2012
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    Yes, you need at least two plants to get fruit. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 15, 2012
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    In order for the plant to produce fruits, you will need to have another tomatillo planted nearby for pollination. The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm

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