Physalis pruinosa L.

It is like tomatillo but smaller. Plants grow 30 cm tall. The leaves are oval or heart shaped. The flowers are yellow-white. The flowers have both sexes and are self-fertile. Plants are pollinated by insects but one plant will set fruit. The fruit are orange-red. They are 1.5-2 cm across.

It is a temperate plant. They do best in full sun or light shade. Plants are sensitive to frost. It needs a fertile soil.

The ripe fruit is eaten after the husk is removed. It can be eaten fresh or used in desserts. It can be used for jams, conserves, pies, sauces and cakes.

Plants are easily grown from seed. Plants should be spaced 60-90 cm apart.