{"product_id":"ground-cherry-pineapple","title":"Ground Cherry Pineapple","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatures in 75 Days from Setting Out Transplants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the tomato family, ground cherries are not true cherries but golden, cherry-sized fruits encased in papery husks. Native to Eastern Europe and the Americas, their flavor resembles tropical fruit—pineapple, apricot, vanilla, with a hint of tomato. Vines are lightweight but sprawling and benefit from support. Each plant produces hundreds of fruits that can be enjoyed fresh, cooked, preserved, or made into salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart seed indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn warmer\/long-season climates, seed can be sown directly outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant ¼” deep in fine soil and keep consistently moist until seedlings emerge.\u003cbr\u003e\nProvide a sunny location or 10–12 hours of direct light from grow lights.\u003cbr\u003e\nThinning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThin to 15–40 inches apart depending on whether plants will sprawl or be staked.\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e8–15 days depending on soil temperature and moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\nRemarks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit often falls to the ground before fully ripe.\u003cbr\u003e\nGather and allow to ripen in husks until deep apricot in color.\u003cbr\u003e\nHigh in pectin and sugar; traditionally used to make jam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants Hart's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Retail Packet","offer_id":50180638998814,"sku":"STOMGROC","price":2.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/32 oz.","offer_id":50774093365534,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/16 oz.","offer_id":50774093562142,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8 oz.","offer_id":50774094446878,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz.","offer_id":50774094610718,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz.","offer_id":50774094872862,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3922\/5118\/files\/GroundCherryPineapple_023497718005_FRONT_650f7744-83cf-47e5-99a0-8578ba97031b.jpg?v=1758977796","url":"https:\/\/plantshartsseeds.com\/products\/ground-cherry-pineapple","provider":"Plants Hart's Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}