Ground Cherry 'Pineapple' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1314
This yellow ground cherry has a flavor that is sweet, fruity, and really does remind you of a pineapple.
This yellow ground cherry has a flavor that is sweet, fruity, and really does remind you of a pineapple. The short spreading vines produce abundantly. The ½”-¾” fruits are enclosed in brown papery husks that drop to the ground when fully ripe. Excellent for preserves, hot dessert toppings, salads or mock pineapple yogurt. Makes a unique and wonderful salsa. Stores 3-4 weeks in the husk.
| Botanical Name | Physalis pubescens var. integrifolia |
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| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
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