TOMATILLO GROWING SECRETS: What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Want to grow tomatillos successfully — even in hot, dry conditions?
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to grow healthy, productive tomatillo plants from start to finish. I’ll cover when to plant, how to care for them, common problems to avoid, and a few lessons I’ve learned the hard way — including how I lost one plant to bacterial wilt and saved another from powdery mildew.

In this video, you’ll learn:
– When to plant tomatillos (including timing for low desert gardens)
– Why you must plant at least two for fruit production
– How to water without causing root rot
– Trellising tips to keep plants manageable
– What to do about pests like cucumber beetles and aphids
– How to recognize diseases early
– When to harvest — and how to know they’re ready

Tomatillos are tough, heat-loving plants that thrive where tomatoes often struggle. If you love salsa verde, they’re definitely worth growing.

00:00 Introduction
01:13 Planting Tomatillos
02:20 Caring for Tomatillos
04:19 Pests & Diseases
05:29 Harvesting

Related links:
Planting Guide: https://growinginthegarden.bigcartel.com/product/vegetable-herb-fruit-planting-guide
Blog post: How to Grow Tomatillos: https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-grow-tomatillos-7-tips-for-growing-tomatillos/
Powdery mildew treatment: Castile Soap + Potassium Bicarbonate Recipe: https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-powdery-mildew/

Have you grown tomatillos before? Let me know how it went in the comments.

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