Husk Cherry Tomatillo – 20 Seeds
Discover a unique and delicious treat with our Ground Cherry seeds. This delightful heirloom, also known as Husk Cherry, produces an abundance of small, sweet-tart fruits, each wrapped in its own papery husk. When ripe, the husks turn brown and the berries drop to the ground, ready to be gathered. The flavor is a fantastic, complex mix of pineapple and tomato, perfect for making jams, pies, sauces, or just for snacking on straight from the garden.
⭐ What you'll love
- A unique, sweet-tart flavor that tastes like a cross between a pineapple and a tomato.
- The fun of unwrapping each delicious berry from its own papery husk.
- A versatile fruit that is excellent for making jams, pies, and sauces.
- The productive, sprawling plants provide a bountiful harvest.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Ground Cherry (Physalis pruinosa)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Days to Maturity: 70-80 days
- USDA Zone: 3-11
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a moist, well-draining seed starting mix.
- Germination: Keep soil warm (70-80°F). Germination is slow, taking 14-21 days.
- Spacing: Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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