{"product_id":"ground-cherry-seeds","title":"Ground Cherry Seeds (Cape Gooseberry) – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberry is a distinctive tomatillo relative that produces small, golden-orange berries wrapped in papery husks with a sweet-tart, tropical flavor. Also called ground cherry, this variety (\u003cem\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown much like a tomatillo but eaten more like a fruit. Gardeners after something unusual will find these tomatillo seeds rewarding and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for adventurous gardeners and home cooks who love unique flavors for jams, desserts, and fresh snacking straight from the husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, sowing 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil around 70–80°F. Transplant after frost has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. These sprawling plants benefit from room to spread and grow as warm-season annuals in USDA zones 4–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerries ripen roughly 70–75 days after transplanting. The fruit is ready when the papery husk turns tan and dry and the berries drop to the ground — simply gather the fallen husks. Ripe fruit inside is golden and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberries are wonderful eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, or cooked into jams, pies, and sauces. Their sweet-tart taste also pairs well with cheeses and makes an elegant garnish for desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/cape-gooseberry-tomatillo\"\u003eHow to Grow Cape Gooseberry From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012857192655,"sku":"ORITCG_08_01","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Tomatillo-Cape-Gooseberry-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266640135.png?v=1783372786","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/ground-cherry-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}