Of Bees & Tomatillos

20120624-153230.jpg Bees love tomatillo blossoms! For the past two weeks, my tomatillo plants have been inundated with honey & bumble bees. This is my first tomatillo growing season. Last year I brought them home by the bucket-full from the CSA. So I figured why not grow my own?!

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Presently, I have 3 plants. Two are growing strong on the deck (see above) while the other is struggling in my front garden. I hope that a healthy dose of compost will get the straggler in gear, but if not, the two on the deck may provide enough tomatillos for salsa verde all summer long.

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As you can see, I was fascinated with this little bee. The bee buzzed from flower to flower for 15 minutes. These are well pollinated plants! I tried not to bother it too much, but I was pulled in but the bees focus and precision. Not a single flower left behind.

I can't wait to see more pollinators fluttering in the tomatillo, as well, as other plants in the garden. Hopefully this translates into a large summer bounty!

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Do you grow tomatillos? What else do you like to make with these tangy gems?