The Tale Of Two Tomatillos.
 

When I purchased these tomatillo plants all it said was tomatillo.

I purchased 4 of them and to my surprise I now see I have at least two distinct tomatillo plants. ( I think)

Both plants have small leaves but one has a squat flattish husk while the others have something compared to a heart shape.

I'll have to follow the vines to see where the mother plant is.

You can see in the pictures I had no idea how big these things can get.
I read about 3 feet wide and 4 feet tall and so forth but this is ridiculous.:shock:
Also you will see a picture of the tomato side of things I took this picture today 9-9-2012.
Take note the short posts are 5 feet tall on the concrete block adding another 9 inches or so.
I have no idea how tall they are but you can see them peeking above the cucumber and bean vines in the center.

I cant believe these tomatoes are still around.:?

Worth

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I.. wow.

So would you say they're easier to "over summer" than tomatoes? I was definitely told the opposite at the nursery, so I steered clear.

Why can't tomatoes be as easy to grow eggplants? I'm so tired of eggplants.

[QUOTE=greentiger87;302381]I.. wow.

So would you say they're easier to "over summer" than tomatoes? I was definitely told the opposite at the nursery, so I steered clear.

Why can't tomatoes be as easy to grow eggplants? I'm so tired of eggplants.[/QUOTE]


"Why can't tomatoes be as easy to grow eggplants? I'm so tired of eggplants?"

I'm with ya.:(

As far as the tomatillos the nursery steered you wrong.:no:

Tomatillos grow well in the heat of the summer as you can see.
I have to admit these critters I posted a picture of are pretty much neglected.:(
On a drip timer and a shot of Miracle Grow every month, that is it.:)
They grow like a weed here in Texas.
I think I will get a hundred pounds of seed and spread it in the woods and along the river banks.:twisted:

Worth

Hey Worth, maybe I have the same tomatillo as you do. I grew Cisineros. I have three containers of these plants in different location around my house. The ones on the balconey is the healthiest. The two others are shrivelling up and dying, for reasons I don't know. I hope I can get a taste of these things soon.

[QUOTE=greentiger87;302381]I.. wow.

So would you say they're easier to "over summer" than tomatoes? I was definitely told the opposite at the nursery, so I steered clear.

Why can't tomatoes be as easy to grow eggplants? I'm so tired of eggplants.[/QUOTE]
i would like to be plagued with eggplant as i struggle getting any. i tried 6 varieties and only got a fewwwwwww. the remaining plants are in pots and are producing zero, nada, zilch, nyet, nicht. ENVY. JON

I successfully grew tomatillos last year and they were out of control. I have noticed that they easily self seed, as I have volunteers in that bed.

I didn't grow them this year, and regret it.

Next year, I shall plant them out of the way, with support.

Hear, hear for guerrilla gardening! We have a beautiful creekside forest running trail next to our neighborhood... that's chock full of giant ragweed. I've been trying to figure out what I could seed that wouldn't be invasive, but would still survive in the wild...

Peppero, I can try to give you some tips, but I honestly don't do much but plant the darn things, and occasionally use insecticidal soap and flowing water for spider mites, aphids, and flea beetles. I always overplant because I'm paranoid and then give baskets away to the food bank every week. There's only so many ways you can eat eggplant..

pollination
 

I planted one tomatillo, which grew, but never set fruit. do you need to plant more than one?

[QUOTE=cajun33;541194]I planted one tomatillo, which grew, but never set fruit. do you need to plant more than one?[/QUOTE]

Yep.

I grew a stand alone tomatillo last year that had loads of fruit. Maybe it depends on the variety?

I grew 2 of the same var and they produced very well . tags did not have var name on them!!

Worth, my PC wouldn't open your attachments for some reason?

EDIT: I didn't look at when this tread began.

[QUOTE=AlittleSalt;545280]Worth, my PC wouldn't open your attachments for some reason?

EDIT: I didn't look at when this tread began.[/QUOTE]

A whole boat load of pictures got deleted some time ago.
I sucks because I cant go back and put them in again.:(
Worth