{"product_id":"resina-calendula-copy","title":"Cossack Pineapple","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCossack Pineapple Ground Cherry \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiny Fruit. Huge Tropical Flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eImagine a fruit that looks like a tiny tomatillo but tastes like \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epineapple, citrus, and vanilla wrapped into one sweet bite.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThat’s Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHidden inside papery lantern-like husks, these golden fruits develop an intensely sweet, tropical flavor that’s unlike almost anything else you can grow in a northern garden. Eat them straight from the garden, toss them into fruit salads, bake them into desserts, or turn them into incredible jams and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBest of all, you’ll know they’re ready when \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe fruit literally falls to the ground.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherries?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable tropical flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet, fruity, and slightly tart with flavors often compared to pineapple, citrus, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🟡 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHundreds of golden fruits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealthy plants can become remarkably productive, producing husk-covered fruits throughout late summer and into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e😋 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for snacking.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeel away the papery husk and eat fully ripe golden fruits right out of hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥧 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncredible in the kitchen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse ground cherries in pies, cobblers, jams, preserves, salsas, salads, sauces, desserts, and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow something different.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomatoes are wonderful—but ground cherries are the kind of unusual garden crop that makes people stop and ask, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“What is that?”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Do You Know They’re Ripe?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is the easy part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey fall off the plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAs Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherries ripen, their husks become dry and papery and the fruits naturally drop to the soil below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCollect fallen fruits regularly and check that the berry inside has developed a rich golden-yellow color before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFully ripe fruit is sweet and fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo not eat unripe green ground cherries.\u003c\/b\u003e Like other members of the nightshade family, immature fruit and other plant parts can contain undesirable levels of naturally occurring glycoalkaloids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ¼ inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 24–36 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7–14 days in warm conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep evenly moist, especially while flowering and fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 12–24 inches with a wider, sprawling habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically 65–80+ days from transplanting, depending on conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm-season annual in most climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTreat ground cherries much like tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStart seeds indoors \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–8 weeks before your last frost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, provide plenty of warmth and light, and transplant outside only after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlants naturally spread outward, so give them room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA layer of clean mulch beneath the plants makes fallen ripe fruits \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emuch easier to find and harvest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren’s gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual fruit gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden snacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Garden to Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEat Them Fresh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the husk and enjoy fully ripe golden fruits straight from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🫙 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Incredible Jam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir natural sweet-tart flavor makes ground cherries exceptional for preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥧 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBake With Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse them in pies, tarts, cobblers, muffins, and other desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥗 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd Them to Salads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir tropical sweetness pairs beautifully with greens, herbs, cheese, and vinaigrettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Ground Cherry Salsa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine them with peppers, onions, cilantro, and lime for a sweet-and-savory salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🏮 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGround cherries are relatives of tomatillos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Both belong to the genus \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysalis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and produce fruits enclosed inside distinctive papery husks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍅 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey’re also related to tomatoes and peppers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e All belong to the nightshade family, Solanaceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍍 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheir tropical flavor comes from a surprisingly northern-friendly plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You don’t need a tropical climate to harvest fruit with pineapple-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🟡 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRipe fruit can keep surprisingly well inside its husk.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Properly dried, intact husks help protect the fruit after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e👧 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey’re fantastic for kids’ gardens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hunting beneath the plants for little paper-wrapped fruits feels almost like finding garden treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Something You’ve Never Tasted Before.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThere’s something special about growing food you rarely see in a grocery store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCossack Pineapple Ground Cherries give you exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePaper lanterns hiding golden fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA harvest you gather from the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd an unexpectedly tropical flavor growing right in your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry—and discover one of the garden’s sweetest little secrets.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43473276305456,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_ff8feb32-5142-467d-afb0-704c0aa6b53e.png?v=1786377430","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/resina-calendula-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}