Physalis philadelphica 'Verde'

#tomatillo #seedling 💕 #seeds gifted by @tkept

@jennlamaye Good morning Jenn. I wish I had found the second pack of seed I had stashed. I would have send you a pile of them. But I’m glad you have some growing. 2 or 3 of those are plenty. You will see. But you need 2 to cross pollinate for best production. Have a great day. Tom xo

Perfect! Thank you, Tom! @tkept

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/companion-plant-tomatillos-60098.html

Tomatillos must either be hand-pollinated or get some help from bees and other pollinators. Adding companion plants that attract these pollinators can aid in the pollination of your tomatillo plants. Marigolds and nasturtiums are two flowering plants that attract pollinators. Marigolds also have the added benefit of repelling nematodes in the soil, while nasturtiums deter white flies.

Tomatillos grow well with basil and parsley. Basil helps to repel hornworms that eat the fruit. The herb also keeps away other damaging pests such as mites. Parsley helps to repel the asparagus beetle and attracts hoverflies whose larvae eat aphids. The herb also attracts predatory wasps that eat other pests. Just as basil and parsley are used to complement tomato dishes, the herbs can also be used with tomatillos.

The tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is a green, tomato-like vegetable that is used to make Mexican salsa verde. Tomatillos grow as annuals in the home garden. The plant needs two to three months to grow and produce fruit and are cultivated in the same manner as tomatoes. The fruit is ready to harvest when the paper covering of the tomatillo turns brown. Several plants can grow as companion plants to the tomatillo in your garden.

I wondered why I haven't seen your posts lately.... somehow, I haven't been following you?!? Too weird.

@KariSamuel more likely that I haven't posted. I'm buried in college coursework. 😉