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| Botanical Name |
Physalis pubescens var. integrifolia |
| 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 |
Also known as the Yellow Husk Tomato. Ground cherries bear ½-¾” fruit enclosed within a lantern shaped, paper-like husk. When ripe, fruit is yellow and husks turn light brown. Ground cherries have a sweet tart flavor and can be eaten fresh or cooked into desserts, pies, preserves or sauces.