Prairie Road Organic Seed
Ground Cherry: Pineapple
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CERTIFIED ORGANIC SEED, 1 packet (50 seeds)
Physalis pruinosa (65-70 days) This easy-to-grow delightfully sweet ground cherry is so tasty, it’s irresistible. It's our variety of choice! If you've been wondering "where are pineapple seeds?" here's your answer!
Its fruity taste really reminds you of pineapple but with a flavor all its own. Simply pop them in your mouth for a bite-sized snack straight outta’ the garden. Kids love 'em!
Makes a unique pie, compote, salsa, preserves, and ice cream topping--perfect for gift giving. A novelty addition to fruit salads and smoothies.
Plants are 12-18" high with a 3-4 foot spread. Produces abundantly and the 1/2-3/4" fruits store for weeks in their husk. I've stored them until Christmas just sitting in my entryway with no extra attention or fussing!
Growing Notes
Plant ground cherry seeds indoors 1⁄4" deep 6-8 weeks before typical last spring frost date. Transplant to 3-4" pots after first true leaves appear. Strong lighting and cooler temps between 60-70°F keep plants from getting leggy. Plant out when the danger of frost has passed; can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Excellent results when grown on landscape cloth, which suppresses weeds and makes collecting the fruits easier. Ripe when papery husk has dried and turned a tan color and fruit has fallen to the ground.
