Harvesting: Tomatillo
FINALLY! After two years, I have my first tomatillo!
You see, I had an extremely unsuccessful year last year due to my not knowing that tomatillos are self-incompatible, this year to rectify it, I grew three separate tomatillo plants (two of the same variety, and one heirloom variety).
And yesterday, I scarffed down my first fresh tomatillo that I’ve ever grown. It was so delicious, I couldn’t believe it.
It’s funny how you can feel so satisfied growing something you were so unsuccessful in growing the previous year.
There’s at least 40 more tomatillos that will ripen by the end of the summer – we’re going to go into tomatillo overload.
I was extremely excited when I picked this guy, and showing B. I asked “aren’t you excited?”
“Yes,” he said, which was then followed up with “I don’t know why I’m excited, I’ve never had a tomatillo, but I am excited”.
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Kelly's Tomatillo progress journal
This entry is about Kelly's Tomatillo that
was previously in the 1. First Vegetable Garden garden garden.
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Cmagnus wrote:
Thanks for sharing. I had no idea that tomatillos were self-incompatible. No one ever tells you these things when you buy them. Now I know my single, pea-sized tomatillo 6 years ago wasn’t my fault. Maybe I’ll try growing them again sometime. :)
Posted on 21 Aug 08 (about 5 months ago)
Wenjomatic wrote:
Good info… and good stuff! I grew them long ago and had 2… I didn’t know that have more than 1 was key. Oh, they make the best green sauce for southwestern foods.
Posted on 22 Aug 08 (about 5 months ago)