Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Seed Type | Certified Organic |
| Latin Name: | Physalis pruinosa |
| Germination: | 7-14 days |
| Maturity: | 70-90 days from transplant |
| Ripe Color | Golden yellow |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Planting Method: | Transplanting recommended. Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Set out when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4" |
| Spacing | Space 12-18" apart in rows 36" apart. |
| Seed Count | +/- 43,700 per ounce; 700,525 per pound |
A.P. Whaley Staff –
The best reason to have ground cherries is to have a sweet snack right in your garden. Here in the north, there are very few fruits that you can enjoy for a long period of time. Once ground cherries start producing, they continue to.
They really are best fresh. I’ve made preserves but they lose some of their fresh citrus flavor when cooked. However, the plants are so productive that it’s not hard to gather enough to cook with, if you want to.