Physalis vegetable Confectioner 20 PCS fresh seeds, Physalis Ixocarpa Konditer

🌱 Physalis Ixocarpa — Confectioner

Physalis Ixocarpa 'Confectioner' seeds are available for purchase. This variety belongs to the Solanaceae family and is valued for its resistance to short-term frosts and good taste qualities.

🌿 Botanical Description

Physalis Ixocarpa 'Confectioner' is a non-stemmed, determinant, semi-spreading plant, reaching a height of 60-80 cm. The leaf is light green, elongated-ovate, glossy, smooth, slightly corrugated, and without stipules. The flowers are solitary, measuring 10x18 mm, with a pedicel without articulation. The fruit is flat-rounded in shape, light green in technical ripeness, and yellow in biological ripeness. The skin is covered with a slightly sticky substance, and the base of the fruit is smooth, while the top is smooth. The nest is weakly expressed, and the number of sockets is 4-5. The weight of one fruit is 28-41 g.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature is 20-25°C, and germination time is 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: regular, balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: short-term.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Physalis Ixocarpa is native to the Americas, growing in tropical and subtropical regions, from sea level to 2000 m elevation.

✨ Interesting Facts

Physalis fruits contain pectin substances, making them suitable for jam, jam, marmalade, candied fruits, salting, pickling, seasoning, and salad. The variety is resistant to bacterial rot and has good lezhkostoyanostyu, allowing fruits to be stored for 2-3 months without loss of quality.

🌸 Uses

Physalis fruits can be used in various culinary and medicinal applications.