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Husk Cherry Tomatillo – 20 Seeds

Husk Cherry Tomatillo – 20 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price $3.99
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Husk Cherry Tomatillo – 20 Seeds

Husk Cherry Tomatillo – 20 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price $3.99
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Discover a unique and delicious treat with our Ground Cherry seeds. This delightful heirloom, also known as Husk Cherry, produces an abundance of small, sweet-tart fruits, each wrapped in its own papery husk. When ripe, the husks turn brown and the berries drop to the ground, ready to be gathered. The flavor is a fantastic, complex mix of pineapple and tomato, perfect for making jams, pies, sauces, or just for snacking on straight from the garden.

⭐ What you'll love

  • A unique, sweet-tart flavor that tastes like a cross between a pineapple and a tomato.
  • The fun of unwrapping each delicious berry from its own papery husk.
  • A versatile fruit that is excellent for making jams, pies, and sauces.
  • The productive, sprawling plants provide a bountiful harvest.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Ground Cherry (Physalis pruinosa)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Days to Maturity: 70-80 days
  • USDA Zone: 3-11
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
  • Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a moist, well-draining seed starting mix.
  • Germination: Keep soil warm (70-80°F). Germination is slow, taking 14-21 days.
  • Spacing: Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.

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