Tomatillos are native to Mexico where they are known as tomate verde and tomate de fresadilla. Tomatillos are referred to as husk tomatoes, jamberberries, strawberry tomatoes, and Mexican green tomatoes.
The tomatillo is a member of the tomato family and even similar in appearance to a green tomato. The tomatillo, however, grows a thin husk that must be peeled prior to using the fruit. Tomatilloes are easy to grow. Tomatillos are an important ingredient in salsa verde and are used in many Mexican dishes. Tomatillos are grown in much the same way as tomatoes but they are hardier and less prone to diseases. Once tomatillos are established in your garden, they re-seed themselves.
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The Farm & Garden library contains the following articles and papers on the subject of tomatillos:
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Tomatillo Seeds
Here are a few sources of tomatillos seeds to get you started.
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Sometimes the right tool or the right gadget can make your task much easier and your time in the garden more productive. Here's a list of tools and equipment suppliers that may have what you're looking for.
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Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your tomatillos.
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