Groundcherry Seedlings
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Physalis pruinosa
VARIETY:
"Goldie". Also known as Husk Cherry. Small orange to yellow berry with a husk. A conversation piece at markets, well-liked by children. This old-fashioned tomato family member bears 1/2– 3/4" sweet golden berries inside papery husks, resembling small, straw-colored Japanese lanterns. The flavor is quite sweet and a bit wild. Plants are profusely branching, prolific, and drop ripe fruits. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen, canned, or made into preserves, cooked pies, and desserts. Seed source: High Mowing Seeds.
CULTURE:
Similar to tomatoes: benefits from trellising, consistent moisture, and full sun in well-drained soil. Space plants 18”-24” apart, in rows at least 4 ft across. They spread in all directions as they grow. We like to use soil barriers to keep them clean, mulch or cardboard or woven fabric will work.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Physalis pruinosa
VARIETY:
"Goldie". Also known as Husk Cherry. Small orange to yellow berry with a husk. A conversation piece at markets, well-liked by children. This old-fashioned tomato family member bears 1/2– 3/4" sweet golden berries inside papery husks, resembling small, straw-colored Japanese lanterns. The flavor is quite sweet and a bit wild. Plants are profusely branching, prolific, and drop ripe fruits. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen, canned, or made into preserves, cooked pies, and desserts. Seed source: High Mowing Seeds.
CULTURE:
Similar to tomatoes: benefits from trellising, consistent moisture, and full sun in well-drained soil. Space plants 18”-24” apart, in rows at least 4 ft across. They spread in all directions as they grow. We like to use soil barriers to keep them clean, mulch or cardboard or woven fabric will work.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Physalis pruinosa
VARIETY:
"Goldie". Also known as Husk Cherry. Small orange to yellow berry with a husk. A conversation piece at markets, well-liked by children. This old-fashioned tomato family member bears 1/2– 3/4" sweet golden berries inside papery husks, resembling small, straw-colored Japanese lanterns. The flavor is quite sweet and a bit wild. Plants are profusely branching, prolific, and drop ripe fruits. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen, canned, or made into preserves, cooked pies, and desserts. Seed source: High Mowing Seeds.
CULTURE:
Similar to tomatoes: benefits from trellising, consistent moisture, and full sun in well-drained soil. Space plants 18”-24” apart, in rows at least 4 ft across. They spread in all directions as they grow. We like to use soil barriers to keep them clean, mulch or cardboard or woven fabric will work.