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Goldie

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Goldie

Berry

Physalis pruinosa

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–9
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 24" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • 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.