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Husk Tomato
Ground Cherry
- » Pennsylvania Dutch favorite!
- » Sweet-tangy fruit
- » Use in baking or fresh eating
- » Syn. Physalis pruinosa
Physalis pruinosa is a low grower with a spreading habit. Ground cherries are similar to a tomatillo with it's thin, paper-like husk. The yellow fruits have a sweet-citrusy flavor much like a pineapple. Fruits can be eaten, dried, frozen, or cooked/baked. Prized for use in jams, pies, and salads.
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Attributes
| • | Edible |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Programs
| • | Goodness Grows Edibles |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Husk Tomato
Grow on a trellis in a container for easy picking. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Ground cherries do not require a lot of pruning since they do not get very tall.