Why Are There No Tomatillo Fruits In Their Husks?

Did you planted only one tomatillo plant in your garden?

Do the bees visit your garden?

Are there any signs of fungal infections on your tomatillo?

Was the temperature extremely high recently?

Tomatillos are not self-pollinating plants, so you'll need at least two plants if you want them to get pollinated and set fruit. Otherwise, you will end up with empty husks.

Unlike tomatoes, which can be pollinated by the wind, tomatillos need an insect pollinator, mostly bees. If your garden doesn't have bees or other suitable insects, pollination will not occur. You can hand pollinate the plants yourself by using the tip of the cotton swab to pick up pollen from the flowers on a plant and then dab the pollen inside the flowers on another plant.

Tomatillos are susceptible to several diseases that prevent the fruit from forming and growing properly. You can prevent many of the diseases that affect tomatillos by spacing them and growing them on stakes or in cages. Growing the plants off the ground helps to keep them dry and allows air to circulate.

Extreme heat and humidity can cause tomatillo plants to abort fruits, so only empty husks will remain. If the temperatures get extremely high, mulch around your plants to keep the moderately cool soil.

Flooded soil can damage root systems, causing wilting and a flower or fruit abortion. If you have been watering excessively or if your tomatillos are growing in compacted soil the problem may be overwatering.