Native of eastern and central North America. Can be used for preserves, pies, over ice cream, or in fresh fruit salads. The ½-¾" fruits are encased in a papery husk that turns brown when the fruits ripen. Productive plants have a sprawling habit. Children love them too. It is a member of the tomato family and bears 1/2- 3/4" sweet golden berries inside papery husks. The flavor is quite sweet. Plants have lots of branches and look like small tomatillos. They often will self-seed in your garden. Plant 1/2 cm (1/4”) deep. Transplant out and space about 60 cm (2’) apart as plants have a wide spread. They do not need support but look graceful in the garden. Full sun, 70 days. 0.05g/approximately 50 seeds.
