Goldenberry
New! 80-90 days. Physalis peruviana. Goldenberries, AKA Cape Gooseberries, grow a bit more upright than Ground Cherries, and their fruits are slightly larger, darker, and more sweet and citrus-y. Fruits ripen to golden yellow within a tan papery husk while still on the plant. (OP.)
One packet of about 100 seeds
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Ground Cherries and Goldenberries are two old-fashioned, easy-to-grow garden fruits. They may look similar, but they are distinct species, with different habits and flavors. Both are grown just like Tomatoes or Tomatillos and, like Tomatillos, their fruits form in papery husks. Both are wonderful for snacking, pies and jams. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow the seeds 1/2" deep and keep the soil warm and consistently moist. They may take their time germinating, but will grow steadily once they do. Once all danger of frost has passed, harden off the seedlings and plant them out in rows, 2-3' apart. While the plants prefer full sun, they will tolerate just a bit of shade. Mulch the plants, fertilize occasionally and keep the soil evenly moist throughout the season to ensure fruit set, tapering off as the fruits begin to ripen. Deer resistant.
Ground Cherries and Goldenberries are two old-fashioned, easy-to-grow garden fruits. They may look similar, but they are distinct species, with different habits and flavors. Both are grown just like Tomatoes or Tomatillos and, like Tomatillos, their fruits form in papery husks. Both are wonderful for snacking, pies and jams. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow the seeds 1/2" deep and keep the soil warm and consistently moist. They may take their time germinating, but will grow steadily once they do. Once all danger of frost has passed, harden off the seedlings and plant them out in rows, 2-3' apart. While the plants prefer full sun, they will tolerate just a bit of shade. Mulch the plants, fertilize occasionally and keep the soil evenly moist throughout the season to ensure fruit set, tapering off as the fruits begin to ripen. Deer resistant.