{"product_id":"aunt-mollys-ground-cherry","title":"Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e50 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAunt Molly's Ground Cherry is a popular heirloom variety that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"229\"\u003esmall golden-yellow fruits enclosed in papery husks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits are about \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter and have a unique sweet flavor with hints of \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"362\"\u003epineapple, vanilla, and tropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are excellent for fresh snacking, fruit salads, jams, pies, desserts, drying, and preserves. Unlike tomatillos, this compact plant is \u003cstrong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eself-pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for small gardens and containers. 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data-end=\"963\"\u003e38–40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12t5tnr\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003ewarm water (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zksuz7\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c27blm\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or small nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"couylw\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g03c91\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgu1wg\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eTemperature 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afternoons, provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e30% shade cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjwjtk\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sg8tlv\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eWater deeply whenever the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7chzs9\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging to prevent root diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1967\" 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data-end=\"2687\"\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer, then use one higher in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kz1wyk\" data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eSupport is usually unnecessary, although small cages can help keep branches off the ground when heavily loaded with fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"392x7d\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eAunt Molly's Ground Cherry performs exceptionally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003egreenhouses, raised beds, large containers, hydroponic systems, and home gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default 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