Plant Calculator
Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Physalis pruinosa you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Physalis pruinosa
ground cherry
- Early fruiting nightshade
- Gold berries with husks
- Sweet-tangy fruit
- Use in baking or fresh eating
- Category: Vegetables
- Intro Year: 2024
- Program: Peace Tree Organics
- Hardiness Zone: 3-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 24-36 in
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Physalis pruinosa
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.