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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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 Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 5:52:33 PM
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Um... they are going crazy. I inherited about 5 plants and they've got fruits on them. When do I pick them? How do I know they are ready? How do you use them? Any help would be appreciated.
Dawn #279
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 6:10:53 PM
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I pick mine when the outer papery cover turns brown. The only use I know for them is fresh salsa. I have tons too and would love more ideas!!
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 8:02:23 PM
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Diane is correct of course on when they are ripe. I slice mine, bread, and fry, when cool, dip in buttermilk type dressing.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 8:32:08 PM
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Green sauce!!! (taco sauce) I use about equal parts tomatillos, green tomatoes (halve and squeeze out the seeds so they arn't as "wet") and green chiles (such as anaheims) and onion..red onion is my favorite for it's sweet taste. Whir in the blender and add salt to taste, and a little lime juice or cider vinegar. Very good on any mexican food. You can use all tomatillos and no green tomatos if you want too. Use banana peppers if you want less heat..it is still pretty mild with anaheims. I have canned it in the past, but don't have the exact recipe. It keeps at least a week in the fridge.
I used to always grow them in calif and havn't here. I don't know why. Next year for sure!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
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Edited by - Aunt Jenny on Jul 20 2009 8:33:07 PM |
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