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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

When to harvest tomatillos – the vital signs for magnificently ripe, flavorful fruits

Purple tomatillos harvested in a colander.

Tomatilloes are a unique-looking crop, with their small and tart fruits encased in thin, papery husks. But they are prolific and plants can produce a bumper crop of tangy and sweet fruits during the season.

Harvesting can be a fine art, especially if you are new to the crop, and getting the timing right is important when growing tomatillos. Pick too soon and fruits can be very sharp, but wait too long and the flavor diminishes.

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