Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry

75-90 days. Physalis pruinosa. Ground Cherries were once quite popular in American gardens, especially with the Pennsylvania Dutch in the mid-1800s, but slowly all but disappeared until recent years. They are well-worth rediscovering! Ground Cherries are the size of a large blueberry and taste like an intriguing combination of Pineapple, Grapes and Cherry Tomatoes. They grow on sprawling, care-free plants. Fruits are ripe when the husks dry to tan and drop from the plant (a layer of mulch keeps them clean!) This extra productive variety has an even more exceptional flavor. (OP.)

One packet of about 200 seeds
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  • These two old-fashioned, easy-to-grow garden fruits 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.

    Average seed life: 2 years.
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These two old-fashioned, easy-to-grow garden fruits 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.

Average seed life: 2 years.
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