Aunt Molly Ground Cherry - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The small, sweet and tangy golden fruit, a treasure of the Quebec garden!

The Aunt Molly ground cherry (physalis) is an heirloom variety producing small, golden fruits, 1-2 cm in diameter, encased in a protective husk. Grown at Semences de la Seigneurie, this ground cherry offers a unique, sweet flavor with a hint of tropical acidity reminiscent of pineapple and mango. Abundant and easy to grow, it's perfect for beginner gardeners.

Why choose the Aunt Molly ground cherry from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Unique flavor – Sweet and tangy, with tropical notes

✅ Abundant production – Hundreds of fruits per plant

✅ Easy to grow – Ideal for beginners

✅ Long shelf life – Several weeks in their wrapper

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seedlings indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost (early April). Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun. Space them 60-90 cm apart as the plants will spread. The fruit will fall to the ground when ripe. Harvest regularly from July until the first frost.

Producer's advice

💚 Let the fruit fall to the ground – a sign of perfect ripeness

☀️ Full sun for sweeter fruit

🌱 Vigorous plants – give them space

🍯 Patience – production starts mid-July

Culinary uses

Aunt Molly ground cherries are delicious fresh, in jams, pies, sweet salsas, dipped in chocolate, dried like raisins, in fruit salads, or as a dessert topping. Their unique flavor adds an exotic touch to all your dishes!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 6-8 weeks before the last frost (early April)
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C
• Germination: 7-14 days (may be slow)
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Bright light needed

Transplantation:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: 60-90 cm (plants spread out)
• Enrich the soil with compost

Interview :

• Water regularly but moderately
• Mulch recommended
• Optional staking (plants may droop)
• Little maintenance required

Harvest :

• 70-90 days after transplantation
• The fruit falls to the ground when ripe.
• Harvesting within their protective cloak
• Production continues until the first frost.

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Tolerates cool summer nights well

✅ Production extended until the first frosts

✅ Hardy and vigorous variety

✅ Successfully tested in zone 4b

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Ground cherry, Physalis
• Botanical name: Physalis pruinosa
• Type: Annual
• Maturity: 70-90 days after transplantation
• Fruit size: 1-2 cm in diameter
• Color: Golden when ripe
• Plant height: 60-90 cm, spread out
• Spacing: 60-90 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🍇 Fresh – A unique healthy snack
• 🍯 Jam – Exceptional Tropical Flavor
• 🥧 Pies and desserts – An alternative to berries
• 🍫 Dipped in chocolate – A refined treat
• 🥗 Salads – Sweet and tangy flavor
• 🌮 Sweet Salsa – Original Side Dish

Conservation :

• In their cape: 2-3 months in a cool, dry place
• Refrigerator: several weeks
• Freeze: remove the cap, freeze whole
• Dry: like raisins