Aunt Molly’s ground cherry preserves may have occupied a privileged spot in your great-aunt’s pantry, but you’ll be hard pressed to find them nowadays. Ground cherries (Physalis pruinosa ...

However, they grow best in well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a slightly acidic pH. Ground cherries like fairly moist soil and need approximately an inch of water weekly. Dry conditions ...

A new generation is discovering them, big time. Ground cherries now are the stars of organic farming. You still won’t find them in groceries, but you will at farmers’ markets and perhaps ...

Ground cherry also contains B vitamins (B1, B2, B3), which are essential for proper nervous system function and are involved in the body's metabolic processes. The fruit can also positively affect ...

With so many types of ground cherries available, deciding on the best ones to plant can prove difficult. According to the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, the best types to plant ...

Within each ground-cherry casing is a small, tart, edible fruit, similar in appearance to a cherry tomato, that is sometimes sold at farmers markets. Taming the Ground-Cherry: With CRISPR, a Fussy ...