Dried Ground Cherry, 35.27oz – 1kg

Ground cherry is a woody plant with many roots, approximately 1-1.5 meters tall, generally a ground cover, with an upright trunk that dries out in the winter months and grows back in the spring. The leaves of this plant are stalked. It has a 4 to 15 cm oval or diamond-shaped, irregular and pointed leaf structure. The palm parts of the leaves are bare. Ground cherries can also be purchased in potted form. Its flowers have the feature of having long stems. In addition, flower parts consist of leaf axils. Its fruits have an orange color. The grape-like fruits are placed in an orange-yellow papery bag. The plant is propagated naturally along stream banks, inside forests and in cultural areas. It has the opportunity to grow well in semi-sunny and shaded areas. In summer, this fruit needs to be watered to develop. It is important to use plenty of water, especially during the ripening phase of the fruits. It blooms yellow in June and July. These flowers turn orange towards the end of summer. It stores its fruit under a bag with 2-3 slices. The outer shells of the flower dry out in autumn. There is a round fruit inside the mesh tissue that looks like a vein.

It is possible to produce these fruits with ground cherry seeds. Growing these fruits is extremely easy, effortless and fast. The harvest of this plant takes place in August, September and October if it is outside under cover throughout the year. The plant has a very invasive structure under suitable conditions. In some regions, it is also considered a harmful plant due to its invasive nature. The homeland of the ground cherry, an exotic fruit, is South America. In addition, this fruit is also cultivated in some European, African and Asian countries. Ground cherry seedlings have slowly started to be produced in Turkey. Some species of this plant are grown naturally in various regions of Turkey. These species are mostly wild species of the plant and have a poisonous nature. These naturally grown species are also frequently used in the pharmaceutical industry. There are over 70 species of ground cherry in total. The most commercially accepted and fresh fruit type of the Physalis plant is known as Physalis Peruvina. This species is also known as Cape Gooseberry. In Turkey, this fruit is known as gooseberry, gooseberry and ground cherry. Increasing the domestic consumption of this fruit, which is not well known in the domestic market, also increases the chance of competition in the foreign market. Since it has a high price, it is generally among the foods intended for luxury consumption in the domestic market. It is possible to find this fruit in large markets and hotels. It is expected that the price of the product will decrease in parallel with the increase in its production. It is expected that it will gain a greater place in the market as its awareness in the domestic market increases. Ground cherry is also known as Cleopatra’s treasure. Thanks to the carotene it contains, it protects skin cells against various negativities. In addition, it is also known for preventing skin cancer. Especially in the summer months, it is frequently in demand as it has sun protective properties. In addition, ground cherry is frequently used in the treatment of skin, heart, diabetes, urinary tract diseases and tuberculosis.

Ground cherry prices vary depending on the characteristics of the purchased seedlings. This fruit helps remove excess uric acid from the blood. Although it does not have much demand in Turkey, it is a product that is especially demanded in luxury hotels and restaurants. Today, the fruit is both imported and produced domestically. Ground cherry is frequently produced especially in the Andes mountains of Colombia. It is one of the fruits that attracts a lot of attention with its unique smell, brightness, color and aroma. Zimbabwe, Peru, China, Malaysia, Kenya, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Ecuador, South Africa and Bolivia are other important producers of the fruit. Among the countries that import this fruit are the USA and European countries. In European countries, the Netherlands, Germany, France, England and Colombia make the most imports. It is among the most natural treatment methods used in the treatment of gout. In addition to its fruits, its roots and green parts are also used in the production of various medicines. There are 8 different alkaloids in the root and green parts of ground cherry. These alkaloids are evaluated for use in the production of herbal medicines. Ground cherry is rich in vitamins and minerals such as B1, B2, B3, carotene and vitamin C. It is among the fruits rich in potassium content.

When purchasing ground cherries, it is necessary to purchase natural ground cherries. It is also possible to consume ground cherries fresh. It is also frequently used in the pastry industry due to its rich aroma and tart taste. While it can be consumed fresh, it is also frequently used in making desserts and salads. Fruits grow under a natural protective shell called calyx.