Aunt Molly's Tomatillo (Ground Cherry)

Mountain Pima Tomatillo (Ground Cherry) (Physalis philadelphica formerly Physalis ixocarpa) 65-70 days to maturity. Aunt Molly's produces 1.5" fruits that turn turn golden orange when fully ripe and drops to the ground. The fruits make a tasty snack when eaten raw, as well as making a great addition to fruit salads, smoothies, jam and pie filling. Has a acidic tang and wild sweet taste with hints of pineapple. Grows well in poor soil, and is resistant to drought conditions. The fruits store up to 3 months in the husk. Each packet contains approximately 20 seeds.