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Tomatillos

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  • 25-03-2017 12:36pm
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    Gangu
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    Hi. I bought some tomatillos seeds. I've a few plants 🌱 at about this size (see photo). What do you do next?


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    Gangu
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭Gangu


    Gangu wrote: »
    Hi. I bought some tomatillos seeds. I've a few plants 🌱 at about this size (see photo). What do you do next?

    I'm thinking of putting each plant into a new pot and starting to stake.


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    Harry Palmr
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    This is from here

    You have bought a greenhouse vegetable really, not to say it can't thrive outside but it could be a struggle in Ireland.
    GROWING NOTES

    Tomatillos require a long growing season, and are best started indoors 6 weeks before the anticipated transplanting date (after the final frost of the spring). For best results, sow seeds 1/4" deep in a well-drained, soil-less starting mix. Seeds require warm soil between roughly 70-80 degrees F. Warmer soils will promote faster germination. Keep soil moist, but not soggy while awaiting germination. Moderate watering slightly once seedlings break through the soil. Transplant to a well-drained location that receives lots of sunlight after the last frost. Tomatilloes are sensitive to cold and frost, so be cautious not to transplant too early.


    SOIL & GROWING NEEDS

    Tomatillos plants prefer well-drained soil of average fertility or less. It can tolerate slightly acidic soils, and is most productive with pH 6.0 to 7.0. Tomatillo is not a heavy feeder, and should not require fertilizing. They need at least 8 hours of direct sun daily, and will develop faster with increased exposure. If possible, grow on a slight slope with southern or southeastern exposure.

    MAINTAINING

    Tomatillos are easy to maintain. They are rangy and should not need to be caged, and do not require rich soil or fertilization.


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    Gangu
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭Gangu


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    This is from here

    You have bought a greenhouse vegetable really, not to say it can't thrive outside but it could be a struggle in Ireland.

    Thanks. I'll keep them in for a while. Will put them out end of May and see what happens. Thanks Harry. I struggled to find anything.


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