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I think that England is now more suited to growing outdoor tomatillos than 20 years ago.

But I understand you need two genetically distinct plants as a minimum, as tomatillos are not self-fertile.

Will all the seeds in one fruit from my veg box, be genetically identical? I am thinking they should each be different despite being from the same fruit.

Has anyone reading some experience in growing tomatillos from saved seed in centralish England or similar (average last frost mid-May, summer temperatures regularly hitting 35 C) who is happy to share that experience?

Many thanks!

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Ac Baker wrote: Will all the seeds in one fruit from my veg box, be genetically identical?

My understanding is that tomatillo seeds have, from the same fruit, a great diversity of genetics, I have saved seeds and use them the following season with success.

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Thank you! Sounds very promising.

I really enjoyed the salsa verde tonight, first time making that at home. Let's hope I can digest them gracefully ..

If so, I shall save the seeds from one or two of these veg box tomatillos. Exciting!

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Next question .. when saving tomatillo seeds, do they always need fermenting?

Will fermenting them just improve the germination a bit, or us it vital for them to be viable?

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