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| Identification |
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Genus
Physalis
Species
pruinosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
ground cherry
dwarf cape gooseberry
strawberry tomato
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S9223
Data source
GrUnFr p62;UnVeg p195
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 23
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is ideal for Physalis pruinosa.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is small, deep-yellow, and round. It is surrounded by a parchment husk. It has a distinctive, sweet-tart and slightly acidic flavor. As a food source, Physalis pruinosa is often used in jam and in sweets. Dwarf cape gooseberry (sometimes called strawberry tomato and ground cherry) is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
3'
Row spacing
3'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Potassium
Time to harvest
75 to 90 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jam
Sweets
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
small, deep-yellow, and round. It is surrounded by a parchment husk
Flavor / texture
has a distinctive, sweet-tart and slightly acidic flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Physalis pruinosa is self fertile. The best month for planting is May. Provide 3' spacing when grown in quantity. Separate each row by approximately 3'. It requires warm days for good production. Potassium is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 75 to 90 days. Harvesting usually occurs in August. Propagation of Dwarf cape gooseberry (in some places called strawberry tomato and ground cherry) can be achieved by seed. This plant may have originated from South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Physalis pruinosa has an annual life cycle.
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