Physalis pruinosa. 70 days. Open-pollinated.
Aunt Molly's is an open-pollinated ground cherry variety from Poland.
Sprawling plants grow to about 2 feet in height and produce hundreds of golden yellow, 1/2 to 3/4 inch fruits covered by a papery husk.
Flavor is sweet with a hunt of tartness, and is often described as pineapple-meets-vanilla. An excellent choice for making pies, jams, and fruit salads!
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 9
Light Requirement:
Full to partial sun
Soil Type:
Loamy, sandy, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
18 to 24 inches
Germination Temp:
75°F to 85°F
Germination Time:
7 to 14 days
Maturation:
70 days
Growing Tips
Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and maintain a soil temperature around 75 to 85 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 7 to 14 days. Transplant outdoors once the weather has warmed and the danger of frost has passed.
Fruits will fall to the ground once fully ripe.
