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??husk tomato

Hello folks,
This year I purchased some seed for something called a "husk
tomato".  Being an "adventurer", I thought it would be interesting
to see what happens with it; however, I'd like to find out more
about it from the knowledgeable folks here on the lists.

First of all, is a "husk tomato" the same as a tomatillo?  If not,
how do they differ?  Should I start the seeds about the same time as
I do tomatoes (which is approximately during the next week or so
indoors where I live)?

For an intensive, raised-bed garden space, how would one arrange this
plant for best growth?  I have the impression that it grows sort of
like a vine, and that perhaps I should consider some sort of trellis
or similar support for it?  Is it OK to just leave it sprawling along
the ground, or would that be less than ideal because the fruits would
be eaten by bugs, etc.?

Any tips and other information you can offer about these plants will
be appreciated, and will give me something more to look forward to
as I experiment with this new plant in my garden (for that matter,
*everything* is still an experiment in my garden!).

Many thanks,
Joan
cmathew@airmail.net
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8098/
USDA gardening zone 7b (just north of Dallas, TX)
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