Tomatillos, with their unique tangy flavor, are a delicious addition to any garden, providing an abundance of fruit if you know when to harvest them.
To determine if a tomatillo is ripe, look for a fruit that completely fills its papery husk, even bulging out slightly at the bottom.
If you squeeze the tomatillo and there's space between the fruit and the husk, it's not yet ready to pick, but if it's firm and filled, it's time to harvest.
Overripe tomatillos develop a soapy taste, so it's best to pick them before they turn yellow and the husk starts to brown and dry out.
