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13 Aug 14, Angie (Australia - temperate climate)

Does anyone know if tomatillo's can handle heat and humidity? I'm in Darwin and we can't grow many things in the wet season. Tomatoes are strictly dry season but egg plants will grow all year round, which is kind of ironic as they are both from the night shade family.

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28 Oct 16, Sandra (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Angie I have been told by Paulina at Green Harvest that tomatillos, particularly the sweeter Tomatillo Purple is suitable for hot humid areas. I have just ordered some to try here near Port Douglas. I don't know if quarantine laws allow them to send seeds to NT... I think it is only plants that are restricted. Green Harvest under their 'Organic Seeds' section have a whole listing dedicated to plants to grow n Hot and Humid conditions. They also have a book 'Tropical Food Gardens' that details suitable plants and growing methods. Hope this helps.

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07 Oct 15, Merv (Australia - temperate climate)

I bought a packet of seeds from Bunnings here in Mildura. They cost about $4 and are packed in Australia. the back of the pack says to use before august 2018. more at www.johnsons-seeds.com.au

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13 Oct 15, Rosemary brown (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi...Tomatillo seeds can be purchased by mail from Yilgarn drylands permaculture in Western Australia...have just planted & am waiting . Rosie

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21 Dec 15, lj (Australia - temperate climate)

tomatillo seeds and cape gooseberry seeds are available in the seeds of the world series at Bunnings, both grow readily from seed but best in seed raising mix until planting out. Then they go crazy in Sydney near the coast, up to 1.5m high and wide. They need staking and plenty of support as stems are not woody and split easily when full of fruit. I've got a great crop about ready to harvest and a real Mexican friend coming to show some cooking techniques and recipes. You can get 20-100 tomatillos from one plant over a few months. Gooseberries are a bit smaller but sweet and juicy when the case around the fruit goes brown and the fruit turns yellow-orange

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30 Apr 16, David Bruce Claydon (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi there, I live in the Upper Hunter Valley in New South Wales where temperatures can go between -2 & 40+ in summer. Would tomatillo grow in this climate & if so, which month would be best to plant.

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23 Oct 16, ashley (Australia - temperate climate)

Just wondering how to prune a tomatillo? Is it the same as pruning a tomato or egg plant?

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21 Jan 17, Val (Australia - temperate climate)

No need to prune tomatillo plants.

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30 Oct 16, Donald Ellison (Australia - temperate climate)

Where to by tomarilla seed or plants

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18 Nov 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Google Eden Seeds or Green Harvest. I believe they both have them.

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