"The Joneses" > wrote in message
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>
> Did you know tomatillos are rated as weeds in the fields of some farmers I
> know? They apparently reseed themselves like crazy. They are particularly
> hardy
> and usually produce well for me. Have you tried to grow them?
> Edrena
>
I've never seen them in the nurseries around here in the spring, so I just
assumed they don't do well in this climate. I think I'm Zone 5 -- Chicago
suburbs. Can I grow them here?

I'd be tempted to give them a try, but my garden area is small enough that
I'm unwilling to give space to a nonproducer. I put in one poblano plant
this year and didn't get a single pepper on it, so you know I'll never try
that again.

OTOH the Fourth of July Tomato plant, while not producing by Independence
Day, did have a couple ripe fruits well in advance of my other tomatoes.
Fruits were on the small side, but the plant produced well so I'll put in at
least a couple next year.

Anny