Vegetables
Intermediate
Annual crop
Ground Cherry
Physalis pruinosa
About Plant: Ground Cherry
A sprawling warm-season relative of tomatillos producing sweet golden fruit inside papery husks that fall when ripe.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular, consistent
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing12–24 inches
Height18–30 inches
Time to Harvest65-85
Planting Depth1/4–1/2 inch
Germination Time5–21 days
Expert Growing Tips
Match planting to temperature needs and harvest at the crop-specific tender or fully ripe stage.