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
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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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
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
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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These all germinated after about a week and are growing nicely.
I love to make roasted tomatillo salsa with these. It comes out with a hint of sweetness and a richness in the flavor that is very different than the average tomatillo. Give the plants lots of space to sprawl or give them a large tomato cage, they can be large plants.
They came a little later then the predicted arrival date. I planted them inside immediately but they haven't spouted yet. It's been about 3 weeks. I'm hoping they are just slow.
It's still winter in Connecticut (we just got 12 inches of snow overnight) so obviously it is too early to plant. The seeds where well packaged and arrived in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to make another purchase.
I ordered these seeds along with others and received them super fast!
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