Prairie Ground Cherry
Physalis pumilafam. Solanceae
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Pl. 8878 — Physalis pumila
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Prairie Ground Cherry (Physalis pumila) este un pereniu arborel sau hrbă care se dezvolte în soluri legere, medii și grele, fiind adesea găsit în natură pe teritoriul statelor precum Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Dakota de Sud, Texas, Utah, Washington și Wyoming. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile, acest plant este indigen în zone din domeniile săi, precum Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana și Minnesota. Un caracter distinctiv al prairie ground cherry este necesitatea luminii; preferă zonă plin de soare, făcându-l o alegere robustă pentru garduri sau zone naturalizate.
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What is Prairie Ground Cherry?
Prairie Ground Cherry (Physalis pumila) este un pereniu arborel sau hrbă care se dezvolte în soluri legere, medii și grele, fiind adesea găsit în natură pe teritoriul statelor precum Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, O
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Cultivare
Prairie Ground Cherry se dezvolte în zonă plin de soare și preferă soluri umede care sunt legere (sandy), medii sau grele (clay). Acest pereniu plant crește până la aproximativ 0,3 m de înălțime și poate fi propagoat prin semințe sau împărțiți. Hard în zone temperate, este indigen în zone precum Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Dakota de Sud, Texas, Utah, Washington și Wyoming. Părțile comestibile sunt fructele sale.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.3 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Prairie Ground Cherry for the first time
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Start with easy-to-grow Prairie Ground Cherry for a rewarding beginner gardening experience.
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What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, small pots if starting indoors, garden soil, watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant outdoors after the last frost in spring when temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with full sun. Ensure soil is well-draining, light, medium, or heavy but not waterlogged.
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Sowing or transplanting
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have two sets of true leaves and all danger of frost has passed.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests like aphids and caterpillars.
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Ongoing care
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly with compost every few months.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune occasionally to encourage bushier growth. Harvest fruit when it turns a rich orange color and feels slightly soft.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil without drainage, neglecting regular pruning.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The Prairie Ground Cherry's fruit is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. Typically, the small, golden fruits are enjoyed fresh but can also be dried for later use.
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19 native · 1 introducedDistribution across0 continents· 19 native· 1 introduced
Broader regions
native:Louisiana, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Arkansas
introduced:Wisconsin
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