Physalis: cultivation and care

Physalis is a wonderful plant that is suitable for growing in our strip. It is a pity that only a few know about it, although the history of the vegetable goes back centuries. Especially revered in his time he was with the Aztecs. Those recognized only physalis, trying to minimize food tomatoes. It is worth noting that the physalis and tomatoes are relatives, as both are related to the Solanaceae family. Physalis cultivation loves careful, although in care is not as demanding as the same tomatoes. If you decide to plant this vegetable in your vegetable garden, you will not regret it at all. From the Physalis you can easily cook delicious jam, jam, jelly, and also much more. It is also used in cooking, for example, for decorating cakes. And the physalis is dried, and in this condition it is very similar to dried raisins.

Physalis: what is he

Immediately I want to draw attention to the fact that this is not only a useful plant, but also very beautiful. Some types of physalis are specially used for the decoration of flower beds or, for example, a country plot. Physalis can reach the height of human growth. It has green leaves, among which, after a while after planting buds appear, and from them a little later - fruits, small round berries, hidden in bright orange or green pouches, somewhat resembling Chinese lanterns. Raw physalis is not very tasty, so it is recommended to eat it after heat treatment. Especially popular is the physical strawberry, cultivation of which in our strip is most justified.

Physalis: cultivation and care

For sure, how to grow physalis, for sure know the experienced gardener. They certainly will not fail to get it on their site. It all starts with planting seedlings. The fact is that for most varieties a sufficiently long period of fruit ripening is required, and it, actually, in our strip is somewhat limited by weather conditions. That is why it is recommended to plant seedlings in the middle - end of March. But if you are sure that you can get a crop and if the seeds are planted immediately in the open ground, then there is no need to grow seedlings.

Planting seedlings in the same way, as would be done in the case of tomatoes. First the seeds are sown, and after the shoots are dived, giving the plants the opportunity to strengthen.

Transplanting sprouts physalis is somewhere around the end of May. You can do this a little earlier, if you are sure that it will be warm enough already. Pre-physalis can be planted under the film, but with the onset of warm sunny days to remove. Pre-prepare the soil. Be sure to dig it thoroughly, add humus and mineral fertilizers, they are very fond of physalis.

Cultivation of this vegetable after transplanting into the open ground practically does not differ from the same process, but in the case of tomatoes. To warmth and light, the physalis is very reserved. Even if you plant it in the shade, harvest, let and not so big, will be collected. Plant the Physalis bushes at a decent distance from each other, as they will grow well.

Fizalis, like tomatoes, needs additional nutrition. The latter can be carried out with bird droppings, Mullein solution or a mixture of urea, potassium chloride and superphosphate.

Watering physalis, the cultivation of which is already in full swing, is necessary as necessary. For example, you can not do without it if the heat outside the window, and the rain has not been for several days.

That's how you can grow the Physalis on your own. As you can see, there is nothing complicated, but what harvest will you be able to harvest at the end of the summer! If suddenly some fruits do not have time to ripen, put them on the windowsill, where they will reach the condition.