HomeGround Cherry Seeds
Ground cherry is a small fruit that is related to tomatillo. The 1/2" to 3/4" fruits are deliciously sweet. Also called Cape Gooseberry. Latin name: Physalis pruinosa.
Sowing Ground Cherry Seeds
Start ground cherry seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1/4" deep. Transplant outside 2 weeks after the last frost date. Full sun. Spacing 24".
Ground Cherry 'Geltower'
(65 days)
60 seeds $3.00
Ground cherry 'Geltower' has extra-large fruits with a sweet, pineapple-like flavor. The highly productive plants are taller than average with an open habit. The fruits are ripe when they fall to the ground. Geltower is our favorite ground cherry.
Open-pollinated.
Aunt Molly's ground cherry is a productive variety with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor. Good for fresh eating, as well as adding to sauces, pies and jams, thanks to its high pectin content. Children love these tasty little morsels!
Polish heirloom.
Ground Cherry 'Aunt Molly's'
(70 days)
50 seeds $3.00
