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Goldie
BerryPhysalis pruinosa
- Full sun
- Zones 3–9
- 75 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 24" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
A conversation piece at markets, well-liked by children. This old-fashioned tomato family member bears 1/2- 3/4" sweet golden berries inside papery husks, resembling small, straw-colored Japanese lanterns. The flavor is quite sweet and a bit wild. Plants are profusely branching, prolific, and drop ripe fruits. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen, canned, or made into preserves, cooked pies, and desserts.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after all frost danger has passed
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.