Ground Cherry Aunt Molly's #8020
65 to 70 days Physalis pruinosa Delicious pineapple-strawberry flavored golden orange "berries" which grow like small tomatillos in tan paper husks and originated in Poland. Mature fruits fall to the ground for easy gathering. Plants are extremely productive, offering hundreds of fruits per plant. Can be eaten fresh or used in pies, preserves, desserts, and jam and fruits can last for months.
Certified organic 30+ seeds/pkt
Seeds need to be started indoors 6-7 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4" deep in a light soil mix; harden off & plant out 24 - 48"" apart, in not too rich a soil, after all danger of frost is over. Ground cherries will benefit from staking.
Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any vegetable or herb hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.
Our organic certification is through ECOCERT Canada Ecocert | Act for a more sustainable world
Ground Cherry Aunt Molly's #8020