Pineapple cherry
Bright yellow, tasty and healthy - these little vitamin bombs are the perfect healthy snack between meals!
Sometimes referred to as the Andean berry's little sister, they are in no way inferior to it in terms of healthy ingredients or aromatic taste. They are rich in vitamins A, B and C!
This variety is perfect for growing in the GreenBox Plus.
After cultivation, it can also be used very well for pot cultures or directly in the garden in sheltered and sunny locations.
Grows moderately fast.
Single pack variant: 1 bag Seeds in single pack contains seeds for 2 PlantPlugs.
Variant 4-pack: 1 seed pack 4-pack contains 4 seed bags, 1 seed bag is enough for 2 PlantPlugs. This means that 1 seed packet is sufficient for 1 planting of the GreenBox (8 PlantPlugs).
The best substrates for optimum growth and long-lasting plants are PlantPlugs.
Product details
Origin: The original distribution area of the Physalis extends from Mexico via Peru to Argentina, where it grows at altitudes of up to 1,400 meters.
The Physalis purinosa is a herbaceous plant that grows upright and bushy and reaches a height of between 40 and 70 centimetres. Its leaves are soft and hairy. The tomentose, hairy calyx grows to a length of between four and six centimetres when the fruit is ripe.
The yellow to orange-colored fruits, which are surrounded by lampion-shaped, parchment-like bracts, appear as spherical, roughly cherry-sized berries.
Sowing: One to two seeds per PlantPlug. The seeds like it relatively warm and bright for germination (so-called light germinators).
Germination time: approx. 1 - 2 weeks.
Ideal room temperature: 20 - 30 °C.
Water requirement: Requires plenty of water.
We recommend the use of our GreenBox Booster .
Placing the GreenBox in a well-ventilated place can prevent fungal diseases.
Tip: Pinching young plants, i.e. pinching out the young shoot tips, promotes bushy growth with lots of fruiting shoots.
Physalis are so-called self-fertilizers. This means that they can fertilize themselves and therefore do not need a second plant as a pollinator.
When the plant develops flowers, pollination can be supported by gently moving the plant. A manual transfer of pollen with a finger/cotton swab/brush increases the fertilization rate.
A large amount of fruit falls off with the lanterns. It is advisable to wait until the fruits fall to the ground. This gives them the optimum degree of ripeness. Picked berries are not as sweet and less aromatic.
The Physalis stay fresh for a few days to weeks when stored in the shell (the lampion).
Physalis are rich in vitamins A, B and C and are suitable both as an aromatic snack fruit and as an edible decoration for desserts, as an addition to desserts and as an ingredient in juices and smoothies.
Only ripe fruits are edible! Other parts of the plants are not suitable for consumption.
Advantages
The aromatic and healthy snack for in between meals.
Tasty ingredient in fruit salads and desserts.
Rich in vitamins A, B and C!
Decorative and relatively easy to handle.
For optimum results, we recommend growing in the GreenBox Plus.
Plug & Play!
Meet the PlantPlug – the backbone of the GreenBox and the guarantee of amazing growth results.
Packed with nutricious minerals, salts & more it supports the growth of every plant you want to grow inside the Smart Indoor Garden. The roots of the plant integrate seamlessly into the coconut fiber structure, which helps them to get just the right amount of water.
The coolest part is you can easily replant the PlantPlug into regular soil when the plant is big enough. We seriously can't think of a simpler way to become a pro gardener!
Plant what you want!
Chillies, sage, cornflower and pak choi?
Of course- PlantPlugs Experimental Set 24-pack allow you to plant 3 complete plants in your GreenBox.
You decide what grows! Create unique combinations or an entire field with your favorite flowers!
If you would like quick results, we recommend the GreenBox Booster. This will make your plants grow almost twice as fast.
The Growth Warranty
We guarantee that the plants from our PlantPlugs Sets will germinate in just a few days. If that doesn't happen – or you're unhappy with your GreenBox for other reasons – you can return it to us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
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