GOLDEN BERRY / Inca Berry Physalis peruviana  Also known as Giant Groundcherry or Topotopo it is a short-lived perennial in the Nightshade Family (Solanaceae)
 Native to the Andes--a cultivated crop since Incan times.  Nutritious fruit occurs in a decorative inflated calyx much like a tomatillo. Fruit is loaded with vitamin A, C and B with a delightful fruity Plant prospers in rich soils, but actually produces more fruit in marginal soils. Sow in spring in pots and transplant. / In temperate US, start early and cultivate as per tomatoes. --much yield for little effort.  Gaining much attention as a Super food.  Grow your own!  Packet (1/2g)...

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Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry Physalis pruinose   aka CAPE GOOSEBERRY. Easy-to-grow, prolific, and super-sweet, this ground cherry works well for preserves and pies and in fresh-fruit salads—or can simply be eaten straight out of the garden. The plants have a sprawling habit and produce ½-¾" fruits encased in a papery husk that turns brown when the fruits ripen. This beloved variety takes its name not for a dear aunt, but for a cherished pet dog of the owners of Territorial Seed. Packet (.3 g) ...

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Golden Husk   Physalis philadelphica (85 days) This is the ticket for the salsa verde that will dazzle dinner guests at your gala garden soiree, making hearts flutter longingly for mariachi band music and a dance partner who’s smooth on the shoes!  Often self sows and naturalizes in gardens. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 30 seeds)...

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Purple de Milpa Physalis philadelphica  (75 days) A Milpa is a family corn field in Meso-America that typically has quite a bit of plant diversity of food crops growing in it, one of which is these pretty purple green tomatillos. 1-2” fruit is delicious roasted, stewed, in salsa or many other dishes. A gorgeous easy to grow plant that typically begins to volunteer once established. Packet (1/2 g ≈ 100 seeds) ...

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Wonder Berry – SunBerry Solanum Burbankii   Developed by plant genius Luther Burbank this is an interesting tomato relative. 3' plants yield dozens of clusters of dark, 1/4" berries, and each cluster holds 8-12 fruits. Unique, huckleberry-like flavor makes for intriguing dessert fillings, jellies, syrups, etc. Grown in the usual tomato fashion can be challenging to germinate - the tiny seeds need to keep moist for a much longer period. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before transplanting outside after the last frost. Space plants 30" apart.  Packet (2/5 g) ...

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