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This Polish heirloom from 1837 has a very sweet flavor with a nice hint of tartness. The ½”-¾” fruits are enclosed in brown papery husks that drop to the ground when fully ripe. High pectin content makes this one a great choice for preserves, pies, over ice cream, or in fresh fruit salads. Stores 3-4 weeks in the husk. Productive plants have a sprawling habit.
Longtime SSE member Suzanne Ashworth got this ground cherry seed from a young woman who lived in an apartment and was unable to grow the seeds, which she had gotten from her deceased grandmother. Most of the seeds were long past germination, but Suzanne was able to grow 3 plants, and from that near extinction, this variety is now widely available.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Physalis pubescens var. integrifolia |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 60-70 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
