Physalis is eaten fresh and used in various dishes - in pie fillings (especially with apples), in fish and meat sauces, and its juice is poured into marinades and pickles to give an orange tint.
In this article, you will learn how to properly grow physalis in your garden.
What is physalis
The fruit of the vegetable physalis is a fleshy yellow-green or yellow-orange berry, similar to a tomato.
The fruits are tasty, they are consumed both raw and processed.
If the fruits are harvested unripe, they can be stored for the whole winter (similar to lanterns in orange cases).
How to grow physalis
Start by planting physalis indoors about 6 weeks before last frost.
Transplant the plant outdoors when the air temperature is warm.
Plant seeds about 12 inches apart.
For planting physalis, choose places where the sun's rays hit at least 6 hours a day.
Water the plant once a week.
Remember to remove weeds near the physalis for proper root development.
The plant is ready to harvest when the husk is completely dry.
