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tanagerzoo · July 7, 2006

I was so excited about ground cherries when I heard about them for the first time last summer. So, I tracked down seeds for Goldie, Cossack Pineapple, and Aunt Molly.

We haven't noticed any taste difference between the varieties.

BUT, we aren't sure we like them at all. DH and my 7yo daughter spit them out. My 10yo son has eaten the most, but he's decided he prefers them a la slingshot.

I find that the first sweet bite is nice, but then the aftertaste is a little too "weedy" for me. I haven't tried cooking or baking with them. I ended up pulling up 2 of the 3 plants and just left one in.

July 7, 2006	#4
tanagerzoo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 7 Delaware Posts: 67	I was so excited about ground cherries when I heard about them for the first time last summer. So, I tracked down seeds for Goldie, Cossack Pineapple, and Aunt Molly. We haven't noticed any taste difference between the varieties. BUT, we aren't sure we like them at all. DH and my 7yo daughter spit them out. My 10yo son has eaten the most, but he's decided he prefers them a la slingshot. I find that the first sweet bite is nice, but then the aftertaste is a little too "weedy" for me. I haven't tried cooking or baking with them. I ended up pulling up 2 of the 3 plants and just left one in. __________________ Christine