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Old 02-16-2012, 04:45 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Default Re: Physalis: ground cherry and Cape gooseberry

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I've heard they're sensitive to frost as well as very hot weather and require a long growing season, that's why I've started them indoors early.
My experience is that they are sensitive to temperatures below 45 F. But for the growing season, I would say it does not require a long season in my temperate climate -- instead it has a long productive season and out-performs its relative the tomatillo.
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