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Re: ??husk tomato & herb eggplant pepper questions

Hello  Laurie ,  Bob, and All Gardners;

I checked the two garden books I havew available
and can't find " Tomatillos ".  I am guessing from the spelling
that the fruit is something like a tomato?

Who, What, Where and why  about TOMATILLOS.  How
are  they used, what do they taste like ?  How long
before I pick? Where do I get seed? Is this an American
product?

Thanks :~)

John

It's NICE to be IMPORTANT but it is more  IMPORTANT to be NICE.
chasteen@juno.com


On Sun, 2 Mar 1997 22:22:31 -0700 Bob Carter <bcarter@AWINC.COM> writes:
>Hi Laurie,
>
>> This year I've started tomatillos in flats.  Can anyone offer any
>> suggestions on transplanting?  Should I pot them up like tomatoes?
>I'm SO
>
>Yes, just like them.  Since you're in San Fran and can probably put
>them
>outside whenever, you don't need containers that are too big.  If you
>want to
>keep them indoors for very long though then go for something in the
>3.5-4.5"
>range.
>
>> glad I took everyone's advise on potting those up, because the 14
>plants
>> that I did this to two days ago look great!  Can I bury the stems on
>the
>> tomatillos?
>
>You can bury them down a bit as you pot them up, that's fine.
>
>> Also, can I bury the stems on peppers (assuming they ever germinate,
>that
>> is:)) and eggplants?  I believe we discussed this a bit ago, but I
>can't
>> remember the answer:)
>
>You can set them a little deeper for sturdiness when you transplant or
>pot them
>up.  If the seed leaves are still healthy and green I wouldn't bury
>them.
>
>> And one last question regarding herbs: I started epazote in my EPS
>flats
>> that just came up.  They're extremely small.  Can anyone offer any
>> suggestions for caring for them, and when and how to transplant?
>And how
>
>Keep seedlings from drying out.  Transplant when they have their first
>set of
>true leaves and handle them by these, not the stems.
>
>> about starting basil indoors?  Is that advised?
>
>Yes, it's a good idea.  Especially if it's cool there still, basis is
>a warm
>germinator and grower.  You can start them in a small flat and
>transplant when
>they have their first set of true leaves.
>
>> Sorry for so many questions!  And thanks everyone for all the great
>tomato
>> suggestions!
>
>> Regards,
>
>> Laurie
>> San Francisco, zone 10 (gardening in Marin county)
>
>:-)
>
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