Though sometimes mistakenly believed to be types of tomatoes, tomatillos actually derive from an entirely different genus, though they are related to the better known fruits. So, if you know how to ...

Every growing season, I like to grow one or two plants that I have never grown before. It might be a vegetable or an ornamental plant, but each year I learn new things about gardening simply by ...

Time-lapse of planting tomatillo from a seed to fruits. The seed was taken out from a store-bought toma verde tomatillo fruit ...

Q: Is a tomatillo similar to a green tomato? And can I grow them in Oklahoma? Jan, Tulsa A: Tomatillos are included in the Nightshade family of plants which also includes tomatoes, peppers and ...

When is a tomato not a tomato? When it’s a tomatillo. Plump, round, and juicy, tomatillos are a fundamental part of Central American cuisine. Although they look and sound very similar to tomatoes, ...

If you're a fan of Mexican and Central American cuisines, you're probably already quite familiar with the tomatillo. A staple ingredient in salsa verde, these unique husk-covered fruits are used in ...