Cossack Pineapple
Ground Cherry · Ground Cherry
Heirloom
Physalis pruinosa
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Physalis
Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Flavor
FruitySweetTangy / Tart
Growth Habit
Bush
Intended Use
Baking / PiesCanningFresh / Salad
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–14 days
at 60–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–70 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Seed Spacing
18–24 in
Row Spacing
30–36 in
Thin To
18–24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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