About Goldie ground cherry
The Goldie ground cherry produces an abundance of small, tasty fruits for jam or fresh eating. Germination is very slow (between 10 and 30 days). Plant height: 40 cm.
Growing tips for Goldie's ground cherry
Our goldie ground cherry seeds are certified organic.
We use natural, eco-friendly methods to grow our plants, without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. By choosing our organic goldie ground cherry seeds, you support a responsible, nature-friendly approach.
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Yves Gagnon
Ground cherry growing conditions
The ground cherry is a light and heat-loving species. Its cultivation is relatively easy, provided the climate is favorable, except for the striped potato beetle, which infests it in the spring and against which it must be protected with agrotextile. The species grows well in all types of soil rich in organic matter and with good drainage. It tolerates drought well. The soil can be amended with 1 t of young compost per 100 m2. The optimal pH is between 6 and 6.5.
Ground cherry crop rotation
Ground cherries are grown at the head of the rotation with plants that require young compost.
Companion training of ground cherries
Ground cherry grows well alongside other nightshades and summer squash. It combines well with marigold, marigold, borage, and cosmos.
— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book The ecological cultivation of vegetable plants , Colloidal Editions.
