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  • Answered by
    nikki-phipps on
    August 3, 2017
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    Your tomatillos are probably a variety that naturally produces small, cherry tomato-sized fruit inside the husk. If the plant itself is small, it may be a problem with lack of water or the plant may need to be fertilized.

    This article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/tomatillos-are-too-small.htm

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    nikki-phipps on
    August 3, 2017
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    Uneven watering, pests, disease or temperature changes can effect your plant. Unripened fruit can be placed in a brown bag for a few days and used. Here are some links with more information:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/empty-tomatillo-husks.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/harvesting-tomatillo-fruits.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2017
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2017
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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 24, 2017
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    Yes, you do need more than one to get a significant harvest. I have never seen one without a husk, though. It is possible that it was mis-labeled, or maybe a different plant seed mixed in. Some pictures will help me to help you better, if you can upload some.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 30, 2017
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    Yes, they are safe to eat. Slightly unripe, green tomatillos are preferred for Mexican salsa verde, since they have a more tangy flavor. Very unripe ones may not be tasty but they may ripen further if you place them in a paper bag for a few days.

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