A touch of exoticism for your kitchen
Ground Cherry 'Husk' (Physalis pruinosa), offered by Semences OSC.
Discover this shell tomato, an old favorite with a unique, slightly sweet flavor. The bite-sized, golden-yellow fruits are perfect for salsas, stews, jams, and even pies. Harvest when the shells turn straw-colored. Determinate growth, ideal for prolific production and a variety of culinary uses.
Plant height: 30-50 cm
Growth Type: Determinate
Tomato type: Shell
Days to harvest: 65-70 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, onions, peppers
Enemy plants: Potatoes, fennel
Suggested Uses: Salsas, jams, pies
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix for quick germination at 70-75°F (10-14 days). When seedlings are 1.5 inches (4 cm), transplant into individual pots and lower the temperature to 60-65°F (15-18°C). Once hardened off, transplant into open ground in late May, spacing 2 feet (60 cm) apart for determinate varieties.
Water regularly at the base and apply mulch to conserve moisture and reduce disease. Rotate crops to maintain soil health and do not compost diseased plants.
