Strawberry Tomato
Herb latin name: Strawberry Tomato,Strawberry Tomato Extract
Latin name: Physalis pruinosa
Synonyms: Physalis grisea, Physalis pubescens griseaPhysalis grisea, Physalis pubescens grisea
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry open often sandy soils, old fields and wasteland. Propagation of Strawberry Tomato: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse onHabitat of the herb: the herb: Dry open often sandy soils, old fields and wasteland.
Propagation of Strawberry Tomato: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Germination usually takes place quickly and freely. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Consider giving them some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away well. Diurnal temperature fluctuations assist germination.
Cultivation of the herb: Dry open often sandy soils, old fields and wasteland.
Medicinal use of Strawberry Tomato: None known
Known hazards of Physalis pruinosa: All parts of the plant, except the fruit, are poisonous.
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