Physalis peruviana L (Ground Cherry) http://www.durgan.org/URL/?PPeruviana 20 April 2009 Physalis peruviana L Ground Cherry This plant was grown in 2008. It was found to require warm temperatures, and is relatively slow growing compared to the Physalis pruinosa ( Aunt Molly Ground Cherry). The fruit tends to stay on the stems of the plant when ripe, which is a plus. The fruit is large about the size of a good sized cherry, and probably a third larger than the Physalis pruinosa. The plant require about a 3 to 4 foot cube space for growing, so I grow three or four plants. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Peruviana 15 May 2009 Physalis peruviana L Ground Cherry One plant was placed in an ideal location, full sun and not crowded. The plant was mulched and a cover supplied in the event of a frost. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?CapeG 26 June 2009 Physalis peruviana L Ground Cherry Common name is Cape Gooseberry. This plant is basically upright as opposed to sprawling low to the ground.
The ground cherries are looking great. Tomatoes are doing poorly, due to the cold weather, but it is now wonderful weather, and we had excellent rainfall yesterday. The bush berries are excellent. Bugs are not an issue probably due to the cool temperatures last month. I expect a good year for the plant growth.
