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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.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Ground Cherry Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      : 1/2"
      Row Spacing: 36”
      Plant Spacing: 24”-30”
      Days to Germination: 6-15 days
      Germination Temperature: 70°-85°F

      These compact, sprawling plants produce fruits, encased in papery husks, that are of an indescribable flavor that is a mix of Cherry Tomato, Pineapple and Grape. Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 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 by slowly introducing them to the outdoors over the span of a week, and then 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. When the fruits begin falling from the plant, they are ready to harvest.
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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.
  • Ground Cherry Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    : 1/2"
    Row Spacing: 36”
    Plant Spacing: 24”-30”
    Days to Germination: 6-15 days
    Germination Temperature: 70°-85°F

    These compact, sprawling plants produce fruits, encased in papery husks, that are of an indescribable flavor that is a mix of Cherry Tomato, Pineapple and Grape. Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 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 by slowly introducing them to the outdoors over the span of a week, and then 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. When the fruits begin falling from the plant, they are ready to harvest.
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