Its the end of the growing season, do I need to pull up the plants or are they perennials?
If you are in an area that never experiences a freeze then it will remain a perennial. If it does freeze in your area, then I would recommend pulling them out and replanting. Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm
Hi, I started some tomatillos from seed this year along with my tomatoes, I have 14 tomatillo plants, they are between 6 and 8 inches tall, and the seeds I started feb. 10th. Every single one of these plants have blossoms!! Why? It is the first year I've started them in the greenhouse, but they get varied temperature (not always warm). What's happening? Will this ruin their normal season? They don't go into the ground until soon after April 15th! I am in Sonoma, Ca - thanks in advance!
This should not hurt anything. Usually plants in this family need the temperature to vary be quite a bit for day and night for it to remain in a vegetative state. If they don't get enough of a difference then they can think it is time to flower.
If you are concerned, then you can pinch off the blooms with no negative effects.
Hi, a couple of years ago I planted a tomatillo plant and it has subsequently taken over my entire garden. Last year we planted and thought everything was doing well until we realized that EVERYTHING was just tomatillos. I literally had over 85 tomatillo plants and almost nothing else was able to find a space to grow. My question is, how can I get rid of the starts that will inevitably be coming without destroying my garden for anything else? Do I just have to wait until they all start coming up and then pull everything out? Can I nuke the whole thing with something before they sprout but will clear before it's too late to plant what I actually want to grow? Thank you for any help you can give.
Unfortunately, your instincts are correct. You will have to remove these as they come up, and before they start to seed. This will be the best way to do this without harming your soil, or the plants that you intend to grow.
n, is there any way I could help it grow on its own?
Without another plant to pollinate it, there will be no fruit. It will just continue to grow as it is. This article will give you more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo/growing-tomatillo-plants.htm
will they fruit next year they are in a full sun patch
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the climate in your country. I can say that depending on the variety some can handle cooler weather. If there are freezes in the forecast, I would not say that they will be very productive, or even living after.
It is always best to start fresh each season to get the best crop.
Do I Chop them or what?
Most people use them much like green tomatoes. I would advise searching for recipes, online.
Otherwise, we can offer information on the growth of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomatillo