Organic ground cherry
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Ground Cherry (Physalis pruinosa) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
The ground cherry , also called Cape gooseberry , is a vigorous plant that produces small golden fruits enclosed in a thin papery envelope . Its unique flavor, both sweet and slightly tart , is reminiscent of a cross between pineapple, mango and tomato. Delicious fresh, in jam, baking or dried , it is also rich in nutrients and easy to grow.
Type : Annual fruit vegetable
Plant habit : Bushy and spreading
Spread : 60 to 90 cm
Plant height : 40 to 60 cm
Quantity per pack : 100 seeds
Maturity : 70 to 80 days
Companion plants : Basil, carrot, lettuce, pepper
Enemy plants : Potato, fennel
? Start seedlings indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant to the garden when temperatures are above 10°C at night.
? Space plants 50cm apart in well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
? Water regularly , without soaking the soil, and mulch to retain moisture.
? Harvest when the fruits fall naturally to the ground , a sign that they are ripe and ready to be enjoyed.
With its exotic flavor, abundant harvest and ease of cultivation , it is a must-have in the vegetable garden and the kitchen.
The ground cherry is a real delicacy to be enjoyed fresh or processed, ideal for lovers of original and sweet flavors.
