Ground Cherry, AUNT MOLLY’S
This variety dates back to at least the 1920s as a commercial crop. Physalis pruinosa is said to be found from Mexico to Central America. "Aunt Molly's" gained recognition by the Slow Food movement, this variety featuring in the 'Ark of Taste'. Flavour is very sweet, tropical fruit-like, a mixture of pineapple (without the tart components) and vanilla somewhat. From our taste test, we think it'a also reminiscent of passion fuit. Not to be confused with the large-fruited Tomatillo. It can self-seed but is best started indoors (in March here) for a greater yield. Unsurpassed in jams and jellies (if we can hold ourselves from eating them raw right off the row). Gather from underneath the plants: the ripe fruits have a dry straw-colored husk and drop to the ground when ready. The husk protects them from dirt. Pale yellow fruit and surprisingly long lasting in the husk after harvest if kept indoors. Grown as an annual crop here. Do not bury seed too much as it seems to benefit from light to germinate.
Physalis pruinosa
min. 75 seeds/pkt Reg
min. 25 seeds/pkt Mini
Lot:2023
%germ. on latest test : 94 %
Notes
Availability: we will be adding more as needed. Most items listed as OUT OF STOCK may only be temporarily unavailable - We will be adding more soon, unless *LAST ONES AVAILABLE * is mentioned.
Our seeds are packaged by weight. The actual number of seeds indicated per packet may differ, but we do our best to include at least (generally more) the quantity mentioned. The quantity depends on the seed germination scores so as to include the right number of viable seeds.Our seeds are packaged by weight. The actual number of seeds indicated per packet may differ, but we do our best to include at least (generally more) the quantity mentioned. The quantity depends on the seed germination scores so as to include the right number of viable seeds.
Seed Starting
Sown indoors in April; loves warmth. Light improves germination: do not bury seeds.
