Type
heirloom
Ground Cherry variety
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry
The best-known ground cherry in many seed catalogs, Aunt Molly's has sweet golden fruits with a fruity, pineapple-like note. It is productive and dependable in warm weather.
Days to maturity
70-80
Best for
fresh snacking, pies, preserves
About Aunt Molly's
Aunt Molly's is a well-known heirloom ground cherry with sweet golden fruit that carries a pleasant tart edge. The berries drop in their papery husks when ripe, and the flavor makes it especially good for fresh eating, pies, and preserves.
Growing Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry
Start indoors like tomatoes in shorter climates, because plants need a decent season to produce heavily. Let fruits fall naturally into their husks and gather them from the ground, but discard any that are still green because unripe fruits are not for eating.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all ground cherries, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.