Golden Berry

Description

Also known as Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry, sweet juicy berries, the size of large cherries, are enclosed in papery Chinese-lantern casings and taste like a mix of pineapples and strawberries. Will fruit outside in the south in a warm spot but is more productive in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Sowing Advice

Slow to germinate. Seeds are surface-sown or covered only slightly. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Containers are held in warm conditions until sprouts appear, which may take anywhere from 3-10 days. Move sprouting plantings immediately to bright light conditions, such as a south-facing window. Inadequate light is a frequent cause of failure of young seedlings. At about the time of last frost, set out seedlings into pots.

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