The fruit husks turn yellow and fall off before ripening. They only get about 1/2" then fall off. What can I do?
This may be due to poor pollination. Here is additional information that might help in this situation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/tomatillos-are-too-small.htm
Why are my tomatillos so small? I didn't know that I should have planted two until now while researching this problem. The plant has tons of fruit pods but the largest they get is maybe the size of a cherry tomato. Does it need to be fertilized?
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
Why are my tomatillos falling off the plant before there are ripe?
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
Once the green husks have formed and the tomatillos are growing inside, how long does it take for them to reach maturity? I have about 5 weeks of growing season left and I'm hoping that I won't have to pick them before they are ripe.
This link will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/harvesting-tomatillo-fruits.htm
Why tomatillo are so small? Loaded with blooms/fruit is about the size of a grape?
This link will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/tomatillos-are-too-small.htm
I bought a tomatillo plant, forgetting that I needed at least two. It has produced LOTS of fruit, some of them huge, but no husk. Is that because I only had one plant? Can I use them as normal tomatillos?
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.
Can you pick smaller fruits and will they ripen inside the house like a tomato? I picked all the fruits due to danger of frost and are they ok to eat if not fully grown? Thanks.
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.