Husk Cherries

The Basics

These delicious little fruits come wrapped in a papery husk and fall  to the ground when they are ripe and golden on the inside.

Husk cherries are also called ground cherries. They are related to tomatillos and tomatoes.

Don’t pick  the ones still attached to the plant (green fruit or husk) – the ones  that have fallen to the ground are the ripe ones.

 Cooking Tips

Just unwrap and eat! They’re fine golden green as well. Sweet, with a distinctive flavor that our customers have described as similar to creamsicles, cupcakes, or pineapple. They make delicious preserves and jam. Try them mixed in with a savory salsa of tomatillos, cherry tomatoes, hot peppers, and sweet corn.