Physalis Floridana

Description

Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Physalis
Species: Floridana

Heirloom from Russia, honey-sweet, productive ground cherry variety – tastes similar to Pineapple.  Ripe fruits can be eaten raw or processed into jam. Can be grown in large pots.

Sowing Instructions: Can be sown at any time of year except early to mid-summer. Sow on the surface of moist, well-drained seed compost and sprinkle compost over the seeds as light is beneficial to germination. Place in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and maintain a temperature of about 20C. Germination should take from 21-30 days and as the seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.