TOMATILLO GROWING SECRETS: What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Want to grow tomatillos successfully — even in hot, dry conditions? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to grow healthy, productive tomatillo plants from start to finish. I’ll cover when to plant, how to care for them, common problems to avoid, and a few lessons I’ve learned the hard way — including how I lost one plant to bacterial wilt and saved another from powdery mildew. In this video, you’ll learn: – When to plant tomatillos (including timing for low desert gardens) – Why you must plant at least two for fruit production – How to water without causing root rot – Trellising tips to keep plants manageable – What to do about pests like cucumber beetles and aphids – How to recognize diseases early – When to harvest — and how to know they’re ready Tomatillos are tough, heat-loving plants that thrive where tomatoes often struggle. If you love salsa verde, they’re definitely worth growing. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Planting Tomatillos 02:20 Caring for Tomatillos 04:19 Pests & Diseases 05:29 Harvesting Related links: Planting Guide: https://growinginthegarden.bigcartel.... Blog post: How to Grow Tomatillos: https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to... Powdery mildew treatment: Castile Soap + Potassium Bicarbonate Recipe: https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to... Have you grown tomatillos before? Let me know how it went in the comments. 🌱 Support Growing in the Garden ➤ Become a Channel Member Get access to exclusive videos and behind-the-scenes updates    / @growinginthegarden   ➤ Visit My Website Gardening tips, blog posts, and resources https://growinginthegarden.com/ ➤ Join the GITG Academy Monthly classes, deeper dives, and community support   / growinginthegarden   ➤ Shop My Planting Guides & Calendars Planting calendars and helpful guides for desert gardeners https://growinginthegarden.bigcartel.... ➤ Sign Up for My Weekly Garden Newsletter Stay inspired with seasonal tips delivered every Thursday https://growinginthegarden.com/subscr... ➤ Amazon Storefront My favorite garden tools and supplies https://www.amazon.com/shop/growingin... ➤ Garden Beds & Grids I use Garden in Minutes beds and watering grids in my own garden https://glnk.io/koxp5/angela Use code Angela10 to save $10 off $100 Or code ANGELA for 7% off any size order ➤ Heirloom Roses Use Code GARDENAZ26 to save 20% off Roses (+ Bulbs and Perennials seasonally) See my favorite roses: https://heirloomroses.com/discount/GA...