PHYSALIS: COSSAK PINEAPPLE

(PHYSALIS PRUINOSA)

 

Also known as a ground cherry. A cousin of the Golden Nugget Physalis, this variety has an intense flavour reminiscent of …you guessed it…Pineapple!

As with all physalis fruits it comes replete with it’s own gift-wrapping of a delicate husk which is a joy to peel open and reveal the delicious berry within!

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP, OCT, NOV (Plant out after risk of frost)

Temperate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG

Arid: AUG, SEP

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.8 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Raise in seedling trays 6mm deep and keep moist.

When robust enough transplant.

Plant 50cm apart.

Their growth habit is similar to that of a bush tomato.

Fruit keeps for 2-4 weeks. 

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

95 Days

APPROX 40 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY