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Ground Cherry
Physalis pruinosa
Also known as: cape gooseberry, husk cherry
Small husked fruit with a sweet tropical-pineapple flavor. Sprawling plants drop ripe fruit to the ground. Self-seeds readily.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height18–30″
Spread24–36″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
70–80 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
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13
Zones 4–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Fruit is ripe when husk turns papery and fruit drops. Self-seeds aggressively in warm climates.
Companion Plants
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