Ground Cherry

Physalis peruviana

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Approximately 70 days from planting to harvest

About Ground Cherry

Tropical perennial grown as an annual, producing sweet, pineapple-vanilla flavoured berries in papery husks. Highly productive and easy. Delicious fresh, dried, or in jam.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
Spread: 90 cm
Row Spacing: 60 cm
Height: 90 cm
Days to Harvest: 70 days
Square Foot Gardening: 1 per sq. ft.

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