Type
heirloom
Ground Cherry variety
Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry
A widely grown variety with small golden fruits and a sweet tropical flavor profile. It is one of the classic choices for home gardeners.
Days to maturity
75-85
Best for
fresh eating, desserts
About Cossack Pineapple
Cossack Pineapple is an heirloom ground cherry with sweet golden fruit and a distinctly fruity, pineapple-like flavor. Plants are productive and often sprawl, bearing right up to frost in a good season.
Growing Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry
Give this variety room to spread or a loose support, because the branches can wander and root around neighboring plants. Harvest only fully ripe fallen fruits with husks that have dried a bit, since flavor improves sharply at full maturity.
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.