The Story
Yellow fruits boast a delightful tropical flavor reminiscent of just-ripe kiwi with notes of pineapple. While this variety matures later than Physalis pruinosa ground cherries, it delivers a far more intense flavor. This crop is also known as Cape gooseberry, goldenberry, and Peruvian ground cherry. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic.
Growing Instructions: Ground cherries grow best when started indoors and transplanted.
- Start seeds indoors 6โ8 weeks before the last frost in spring.
- Germination: 14โ28 days.
- Plant seeds 1/4โ deep in warm, moist soil.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them at least 2โ apart in rich, well-draining soil.
- Light: Full sun
- Keep soil consistently moist to prevent the fruit from splitting.
Description
Yellow fruits boast a delightful tropical flavor reminiscent of just-ripe kiwi with notes of pineapple. While this variety matures later than Physalis pruinosa ground cherries, it delivers a far more intense flavor. This crop is also known as Cape gooseberry, goldenberry, and Peruvian ground cherry. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic.
Growing Instructions: Ground cherries grow best when started indoors and transplanted.
- Start seeds indoors 6โ8 weeks before the last frost in spring.
- Germination: 14โ28 days.
- Plant seeds 1/4โ deep in warm, moist soil.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them at least 2โ apart in rich, well-draining soil.
- Light: Full sun
- Keep soil consistently moist to prevent the fruit from splitting.
