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Item Number: SNV8470

Pineapple (Ground Cherry) Tomatillo Seeds (Organic)

Pineapple (Ground Cherry) Tomatillos - Sweetness of Pineapple with a Tomato Flavor

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Description

Introducing our pineapple tomatillo seeds, an heirloom variety ideal for home gardeners interested in growing ground cherries or exploring unique fruiting plants. These vining plants produce sweet, tangy fruit encased in a delicate papery husk, often referred to as a husk tomato. Each organic pineapple tomatillo seed grows into a productive plant with golden-yellow fruit perfect for pineapple salsa, desserts, and fresh snacking. For best results, start seeds indoors or sow outdoors after the last spring frost. Once mature, the fruit naturally drops to the ground when fully ripe—similar to other physalis peruviana and ground cherry varieties.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Tender Annual
  • Growth habit: Herbaceous
  • Crop category: Vegetable
  • Kitchen profile: For best results, start seeds indoors or sow outdoors after the last spring frost.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 70-80°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"
  • Germination: 7-14 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 3'-4'
  • Days to Maturity: 70-95 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 36"-48"

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Pineapple (Ground Cherry) Tomatillo as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Before sowing Pineapple (Ground Cherry) Tomatillo, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Tender Annual
Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Tomatillos love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4-6" deep at 7-day intervals. Mulch to preserve moisture. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the time each day until they spend a full day outside. Plant in full sun, except in hot climates where some afternoon shade is recommended.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest individual fruits when the husk begins to split or the fruit fills out the husk.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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