Seeds – Ground Cherry, Cossack’s Pineapple OG (F) Fruition

Latin Name: Physalis pruinosa
Main Uses: Culinary
Zone Hardiness: Annual (reseeding) (69 days)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 50 – 70 cm (20 – 28 inches)
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic

Germination: 14 – 21 days at 21 – 25° C.
Sowing Indoors: 4 – 6 weeks before planting out date. Sow 1 – 2 seeds per cell. It is not recommended to start ground cherries and tomatillos too early, as they get leggy. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.
Planting Depth: Barely covered.
Planting Out: Once all chance of frost has passed or earlier with the use of a Kozy Coat.
Plant Spacing: 60 cm (2’).

Harvesting: Fruits are ready when they are plump and the husks are splitting.

Growing in Containers: Not well-suited for containers due to height, but work well in raised beds.

Fertilizing (Containers): After the transplant, avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers in favour of balanced compost – this will encourage a better flower set and yield.

Watering (Containers): Check regularly. Water deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not suited for mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Garden): After transplanting, avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers in favour of balanced compost – this will encourage a better flower set and yield.

Watering (Garden): Water plants daily to get roots established (about two weeks). Once established, water only as required.

Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.