This bright orange heirloom variety is a classic that has been around since the 1800s. Grown originally by the Pennsylvania Dutch, it's a prized choice for baking and cooking. Aunt Molly's ground cherries make delectable jellies, jams, and pies. The slightly citrusy tang is often described as a mix between brown sugar, vanilla, and pineapple.
Ground cherries look like yellow tomatoes that are wrapped up in a papery husk. The ripe fruits fall to the ground when ready. But keep the husks on to extend shelf life, which is about one month in the husk. Use ground cherries in salads, baking recipes, or smoothies. You can even dry them and eat them like raisins. But the high pectin content makes these ground cherries ideal for jams and jellies.
Tender annuals, ground cherries thrive equally well when trailing along the ground, growing up a trellis, or hanging from a basket. This tomato relative will make stunning edible containers on your back patio. Just be sure to plant them in fertile, well-drained soil; and keep the soil moist, never allowing the soil to become too dry between waterings.
Aunt Molly's ground cherries can be harvested in as little as 65 days. Open pollinated.
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Physalis |
| Species | pruinosa |
| Variety | Ground Cherry |
| Product Classification | Annuals, Fruit, Seeds, Vegetables |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Habit | Upright |
| Days To Maturity | 90.00 |
| Characteristics | Certified Organic, Edible, Heirloom |
| Uses | Baskets, Beds, Border, Containers, Cuisine, Outdoor |
