Tomatillos Seed Starting Tips

Planting. Start tomatillo seeds indoors six to eight weeks before your last frost date. Harden off indoor-started plants before transplanting outdoors to the garden. Set out at the same time you plant your tomatoes, when all danger of frost is past and the soil is thoroughly warm.

How do you start tomatillo seeds?
Should I soak tomatillo seeds before planting?
What is the best way to start seeds indoors?
Do tomatillo seeds need light to germinate?
How long does it take tomatillo seeds to germinate?
Can you plant tomatoes and tomatillos together?
Do I need to soak my seeds before planting?
Do tomatillos grow like tomatoes?
What can you not plant near tomatillos?
Will leggy seedlings survive?
What can you plant next to Tomatillos?

How do you start tomatillo seeds?

Tomatillo is a frost-sensitive, warm season crop. Sow tomatillo seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Plant tomatillo seeds ¼” deep into small containers full of potting soil.

Should I soak tomatillo seeds before planting?

Simply soak seeds in warm water the night before you'll be planting them to soften the hull of the seeds and help the sprout break the seal. ... Some seeds will begin to sprout in as few as 24 hours, while other varieties can take up to 14 days.

What is the best way to start seeds indoors?

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Purchase your seeds from a trusted source. ...
Pot with seed-starting mix. ...
Make sure your containers have drainage holes. ...
Plant seeds at the proper depth. ...
After sowing, set the containers in a warm location. ...
Keep seed-starting mix moist. ...
As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location.

Do tomatillo seeds need light to germinate?

Sow seed ¼ inch (6 mm) deep. ... Tomatillo seed can be sown directly in the garden if the soil temperature is warm enough—and there are enough days in the season for plants to reach maturity. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Seedlings started indoors should be kept under a grow light or in a sunny window after germination.

How long does it take tomatillo seeds to germinate?

Tomatillos are generally started indoors, six to eight weeks before last frost. Seed germination to mature fruit usually takes 75 to 100 days for most varieties.

Can you plant tomatoes and tomatillos together?

More at Tomatillo Seed Starting Tips. Companion plants: Plant with tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Container growing: Grow tomatillos in a container as you would a tomato; you will need at least a 5 gallon (19 liter) container. Tomatillos can be trained but are usually allowed to grow bush like and sprawl.

Do I need to soak my seeds before planting?

It is recommended that you only soak most seeds for 12 to 24 hours and no more than 48 hours. ... After soaking your seeds, they can be planted as directed. The benefit of soaking seeds before planting is that your germination time will be reduced, which means you can have happy, growing plants faster.

Do tomatillos grow like tomatoes?

Soil, Planting, and Care

Tomatillos grow in the summer garden just like their relatives: tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers.

What can you not plant near tomatillos?

The plant does not grow well with fennel or dill, either. Both dill and fennel contain oils that inhibit root development and could kill neighboring plants. Potatoes and eggplants attract potato beetles and potato aphids and should not be planted near tomatillos, which are also susceptible to these pests.

Will leggy seedlings survive?

Hardening off the plants or transplanting them outside may also help with legginess. Most leggy plants become sturdier once they are growing outside. ... Some leggy seedlings can be saved with modified transplanting techniques.

What can you plant next to Tomatillos?

Companions Marigolds and nasturtiums to attract pollinating bees. Basil, mint, chives, sage, parsley, garlic to repel insect pests. Capsicums, carrots, onions and brassicas grow well next to tomatillos. Quantity 1 - 3 plants per household – depending on how well they get on.