Husk Tomato-Ground cherry, Yellow husk tomatillo/purple tomatillo seeds/organic.

Description: 'Physalis peruviana'. Also known as Husk Tomato, The Ground Cherry Tomato is an interesting and versatile native American fruit that was regarded as a delicacy by the Pilgrims. The tasty, cherry-sized fruits grow inside papery husks on short plants. The fruit is enjoyed fresh, dried, and in pies and preserves. Kept in the husk in a cool, dry place, it can be stored well into the winter. Planting guide: Start indoors 8 weeks before time to set in open ground. Cover thinly, then pack firmly and water. When plants are about 2 inches high, transplant to 3 inches apart in flat or pot. After danger of frost, set 2 to 3 feet apart in garden, but before doing so, harden the plants by gradually exposing them to the outdoor air for about a week. Tomatillos (Physalis ixocarpa) and husk tomatoes (Physalis pruinosa or Physalis pubescens) belong to the same family as tomatoes, Solanaceae. Other members of this important family include potato, eggplant, peppers, and petunias.Like tomatoes, there is a fair amount of variety within these species. Though the fruits are smaller than most tomatoes, the plants of tomatillos and husk tomatoes are not petite. Both bush and trailing varieties can grow between two and four feet in height and breadth. Most resemble tomatoes in leaf and flower shape.Husk tomatoes are also called ground cherries, strawberry tomatoes, Chinese lanterns, bladder cherry, aklekengi, and Cape gooseberry. These names hint at a shared feature of tomatillos and husk tomatoes, husk-enclosed fruits. Both species produce small fruits, similar to cherry tomatoes, surrounded by husks that resemble paper lanterns. 'Physalis Ixocarpa' Purple tomatillos are uniquely beautiful and rare to find. They're small and round like a golf ball, with an average diameter of one or two inches at maturity. Like all tomatillos, the Purple tomatillo is encased in a papery husk, which turns from green to brown and splits open as the fruit matures. We carefully select our produce varieties for excellent taste and quality. Our produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides resulting in highly nutritious food and healthy soil. We ship with USPS First Class letter. Your order will be shipped in 1-2 business days. Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.

Price: 1.79 USD

Location: Lindstrom, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-06-25T19:26:51.000Z

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