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Ground Cherry, Aunt Molly's Seeds
Physalis pruinosa
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Aunt Molly Ground Cherry is an outstanding variety that originated in Poland.
Fruits are 1.3 - 1.8 cm (1/2" to 3/4") in diameter. Fruits mature to a golden orange colour and drop to the ground in their husks when ripe. Sprawling habit. Prized for its excellent citrus flavor, it is well suited for preserves, pies, fresh fruit salads, and over ice cream.
- SKU: 125902
- Common Name: Ground Cherry
- Botanical Name: Physalis pruinosa
Growing Information
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
10 - 21 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
70 days (after transplanting to garden)
Growing Height:
45 cm (18")
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Fill Weight (grams): 100 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 100-110
- Characteristics: Attracts specialized bees and pollinators
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Color: Orange/yellow
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Tolerance: Heat|Drought
- Flavor: Strawberry like
- Preparation Ideas: Great for preserves and pies.
Instructions
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Growing Instructions:
- Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
- Seed Spacing: Sow ground cherry seeds roughly 2.5 cm (1") apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 90 cm (36") apart.
- Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Start ground cherry seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
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Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Insert a tomato cage at the time of transplanting to support it's sprawling habit and free up space for other crops. If placed later on you run the risk of damaging plant roots.
- Fruit is ready to harvest once the husk is dry and papery. Fruits are generally the sweetest when they have fallen on the ground. Remove the husks before eating. Fruit will store 3 to 4 weeks if left in the husk.
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