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product_id: 744236753
title: "Ground Cherries Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Plant an Outdoor Home Vegetable Garden - Mexican Husk Tomato - Endangered Variety (1)"
brand: "sow right seeds"
price: "R616"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Sow Right Seeds"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/744236753-ground-cherries-seeds-for-planting-non-gmo-heirloom-packet-instructions
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 600+ Non-GMO heirloom seeds 12-18” tall, 2-3’ spread Full sun, 65-75 days to fruit Ground Cherries Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Plant an Outdoor Home Vegetable Garden - Mexican Husk Tomato - Endangered Variety (1)

**Brand:** sow right seeds
**Price:** R616
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Cultivate Rarity, Taste the Future!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ground Cherries Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Plant an Outdoor Home Vegetable Garden - Mexican Husk Tomato - Endangered Variety (1) by sow right seeds
- **How much does it cost?** R616 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/744236753-ground-cherries-seeds-for-planting-non-gmo-heirloom-packet-instructions)

## Best For

- sow right seeds enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sow right seeds brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rare Heirloom Revival:** Grow an endangered Mexican husk tomato with a unique pineapple-vanilla flavor that’s making a comeback in trendy home gardens.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Growth:** Detailed planting instructions included plus expert support—perfect for first-time gardeners ready to impress their foodie friends.
- • **Eco-Conscious Cultivation:** Sow Right Seeds is fully solar powered and committed to Non-GMO, sustainable gardening for the mindful millennial grower.
- • **Slow & Steady Germination:** Patience pays off with reliable germination in 14-30 days at 70-85°F, rewarding you with a 65-75 day fruiting cycle in USDA zones 4-8.
- • **Abundant Harvest Potential:** Each packet contains over 600 seeds, ensuring a bountiful crop of golden fruits perfect for salsa verde and gourmet dishes.

## Overview

Sow Right Seeds offers a premium 600+ seed packet of Non-GMO, endangered Ground Cherries (Physalis pruinosa), a compact 12-18” tall plant thriving in full sun with a 65-75 day fruiting period. Known for its pineapple-vanilla flavor, this heirloom Mexican husk tomato is perfect for adventurous home gardeners seeking sustainable, flavorful additions to their vegetable garden.

## Description

Ground Cherries for your home vegetable garden.

Review: I started these indoors 4/8 to be able to transplant outdoors end of June - I live in NY. Early May I took outdoors into a portable greenhouse. Water daily, seedlings started to emerge end of May. I had room for 3 plants , 1 went until a 2’ h x 2.5’w pot, others on north or south spots in a raised bed - full sun. 8/9 I started harvesting - just a few were yellow / mostly green berries ( do not eat green) letting then ripen with an apple and banana near by- very tasty- glad I took the chance to try something new. In the last photo the seedling are in the lower right corner- center is a tomato- kind of looked like basil when small - even the lanterns that look old almost whitish yellow had called to the ground had green unripe berries- 9/4- earlier harvest never ripened with multiple accelerators- so left reminder to ripen on plant best to leave until they fall off or the pouch pulls back and self exposes the berry
Review: I see a lot of negative reviews regarding germination, so I’m sharing my experience. I started several seeds in one peat container indoor back in March. This is my first year trying out gardening so I had no idea what I was doing. The seeds germinated, slowly. For about two months they all grew to about 2 inches tall. I thought they were not going to make it. But I thought, what’s the worst that could happened. So I transferred the plants to a 5 gallons grow bag. I did not divide up the plants because they looked so fragile and I didn’t want to risk destroying the roots. For another 2-3 weeks they grew about another inch. At this point I thought I had failed and nothing will grow. Then we got a good amount of rain (in Texas) and they took off overnight! I didn’t even get a chance to separate them anymore so all 4-5 seeds ended up growing together in one grow bag. I think the plants like the heat and rain, but that’s my opinion. Pictures were taken on 06/10/25. The plants are doing very well, with lots of fruits growing. I have never had ground cherry before so I cannot comment on the taste, but I’m excited to try it. This was fun to grow and a learning experience for me as well.

## Features

- Beautiful – Large premium packet of Ground Cherries (Physalis pruinosa) seeds. Ground Cherries is an endangered heirloom that deserves a comeback and is fortunately very easy to grow. This rare tomatillo-like plant produces an abundance of golden fruits with a pineapple-vanilla flavor. Consider using landscape cloth for an easier harvest, as fruits often fall to the ground when ripe. Minimum of 400 mg per packet (about 600 seeds).
- Productive – Ground cherries are a slow but reliable germinator. They can germinate anywhere between 14-30 days when soil temps are 70-85°F. Plant 1/4” deep and space 2-3’ apart in an area with full sun. This variety will grow 12-18” tall with a spread of 2-3’. Fruits will mature in 65-75 days, plant in USDA zones 4-8.
- Good Eats – The sweet fruity flavor of this unique tomatillo is highly prized in Mexican cooking. These tasty little fruits are the base for salsa verde or chili verde. Rich in antioxidants.
- Easy to Grow - Instructions included on each packet. Plus, we are available to answer all your questions. If these seeds don’t germinate, we will happily make it right for you.
- Safe and Sustainable - Our operation is fully solar powered, and Sow Right Seeds has taken the Safe Seed Pledge to sell only fresh Non-GMO heirloom seeds for you and your family.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C2JHG4TJ |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (361) |
| Date First Available | 24 June 2025 |
| Expected blooming period | Summer to Fall |
| Moisture needs | Regular Watering |
| Package Dimensions | 13.97 x 8.89 x 0.03 cm; 5 g |
| Soil type | Loam Soil |
| Sunlight exposure | Full Sun |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sow Right Seeds
- **Colour:** Orange
- **Indoor/outdoor use:** Outdoor
- **Material features:** GMO Free, Heirloom
- **Special features:** High Germination Rate

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 9 August 2025*

I started these indoors 4/8 to be able to transplant outdoors end of June - I live in NY. Early May I took outdoors into a portable greenhouse. Water daily, seedlings started to emerge end of May. I had room for 3 plants , 1 went until a 2’ h x 2.5’w pot, others on north or south spots in a raised bed - full sun. 8/9 I started harvesting - just a few were yellow / mostly green berries ( do not eat green) letting then ripen with an apple and banana near by- very tasty- glad I took the chance to try something new. In the last photo the seedling are in the lower right corner- center is a tomato- kind of looked like basil when small - even the lanterns that look old almost whitish yellow had called to the ground had green unripe berries- 9/4- earlier harvest never ripened with multiple accelerators- so left reminder to ripen on plant best to leave until they fall off or the pouch pulls back and self exposes the berry

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***M on 11 June 2025*

I see a lot of negative reviews regarding germination, so I’m sharing my experience. I started several seeds in one peat container indoor back in March. This is my first year trying out gardening so I had no idea what I was doing. The seeds germinated, slowly. For about two months they all grew to about 2 inches tall. I thought they were not going to make it. But I thought, what’s the worst that could happened. So I transferred the plants to a 5 gallons grow bag. I did not divide up the plants because they looked so fragile and I didn’t want to risk destroying the roots. For another 2-3 weeks they grew about another inch. At this point I thought I had failed and nothing will grow. Then we got a good amount of rain (in Texas) and they took off overnight! I didn’t even get a chance to separate them anymore so all 4-5 seeds ended up growing together in one grow bag. I think the plants like the heat and rain, but that’s my opinion. Pictures were taken on 06/10/25. The plants are doing very well, with lots of fruits growing. I have never had ground cherry before so I cannot comment on the taste, but I’m excited to try it. This was fun to grow and a learning experience for me as well.

### ⭐ Review
*by K***S on 1 April 2025*

I ordered these seeds in November so I was sure to have them for spring planting. Not one seed came up. I planted them in the same kind of containers and potting soil as I did my tomato seeds and not one germinated. All my tomato seeds came up. I contacted the seller and they never even got back with me. Amazon "closed" the return in January. How could I know the seeds were no good until I tried starting them in March? I will never buy seeds from them again.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-22*