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Cossack Pineapple

Name: Cossack Pineapple
SKU: COS-PIN-1022
Price: 0.50 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Physalis pubescens

Out of stock

$0.50

annual, sprawling plant, 30-60 tall

large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves

fruit encased in paper "lantern", falls to ground when ripe

will keep for weeks at room temperature

eat fresh: fruit platters, fruit salad or salsa; make jam or preserves

Lifecycle	Annual
Quantity	30+ seeds
Best by	Oct-22
SKU	COS-PIN-1022

Cossack Pineapple is a variety of "ground cherry", similar to Cape Gooseberry. This is a low growing, sprawling annual, 30-60cm tall. The golden coloured fruits are encased in a papery, lantern-shaped cover and have a taste reminiscent of pineapple. Ripe fruit will have a golden brown covering, and fall to the ground. Will store at room temperature for several weeks. Serve fresh in salsa, on a fruit platter, or make into jam.

Sow in	January, September, October, November, December
Sowing Method	Raise Seedlings
Depth to Sow	4mm
Germination	14-42 days
Distance Apart	60cm
Harvest	100 days

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