Physalis pineapple: cultivation and care, photo

Recipes for preparing pineapple physalis for the winter will help you get tasty and healthy preparations. The plant has beneficial properties on the body. It is planted in open ground or grown in seedlings. During the growing season provide constant care.

Useful properties of pineapple physalis

Physalis is a representative of the nightshade family, comes from South and Central America. Shoots are erect, 50 to 100 cm high. The leaves are thin, opposite, ovate, with serrated edges. Flowers solitary, cream or white. Bell-shaped calyx, petals with a pointed tip. The fruits are round, yellow-orange, weighing 5-10 g. The pulp is sweet, with a pronounced aroma.

Physalis berries have medicinal properties:

• have diuretic and choleretic effects;
• stop bleeding;
• relieve pain;
• destroy bacteria.

Physalis pineapple is useful for rheumatism, gout, colds, stomach ulcers, gastritis, diabetes, hypertension. The plant removes heavy metals, cholesterol, toxins and decay products.

Fresh berries restore the functioning of the endocrine and digestive systems, lower blood pressure, relieve inflammation. Due to the low calorie content (53 kcal per 100 g), fruits are included in the diet.

It is not recommended to use the fruits of pineapple physalis with increased acidity of the stomach. Another contraindication is individual intolerance to berries.

Growing and caring for physalis pineapple

Below is the process of growing and caring for pineapple physalis with a photo. Planting and caring for a plant have their own characteristics.

Growing physalis pineapple from seeds

In warm climates, seeds are planted immediately in open ground. The plant is unpretentious and gives good shoots. Work is carried out in late April – early May. To improve the germination of seeds, they are soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate or a growth stimulator. It is enough to plant a plant once, in the future it reproduces by self-sowing.

Physalis pineapple prefers neutral soil. The beds are suitable for him, where cucumbers, cabbage, onions grew a year earlier. After tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and other nightshades, it is not recommended to plant physalis. Cultures are susceptible to similar diseases.

Pineapple physalis seeds remain viable for 4 years. Before planting, they are soaked in a salt solution. Seeds that float to the surface are discarded. The remaining planting material is kept for 30 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate.

Before planting pineapple physalis, the soil is dug up, fertilized with ash and humus. Seeds are planted in increments of 10 cm. As they germinate and develop, seedlings are thinned out. 30 cm is left between plants. Thinned seedlings can be transplanted, they will quickly take root in a new place.

Physalis pineapple is planted before winter. At the end of October, the seeds are buried in the ground. Shoots will appear in the spring. They are thinned out and the strongest specimens are selected.

Growing physalis pineapple seedlings

In the middle lane, pineapple physalis is grown in seedlings. At home, a substrate is prepared: a mixture of peat, humus, soddy soil and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 0,5. In mid-April, the seeds are treated with a solution of the Fitosporin preparation, then planted in containers.

Shoots of physalis pineapple appear within 7-10 days. When 2-3 sheets appear, the seedlings dive into separate containers. Seedlings are kept in a warm, well-lit place. 2 weeks before disembarkation, it is transferred to the balcony for hardening. At first, seedlings are covered with paper caps from direct sunlight.

Physalis pineapple is transferred to the beds when the spring frosts pass. 60-70 cm are kept between plants. Holes are prepared for planting physalis. Seedlings are deepened into the soil to the first leaf. The soil is compacted and watered abundantly.

Features of care

Pineapple physalis care includes:

• moderate watering;
• top dressing;
• hilling bushes;
• loosening of the soil;
• tying to a support;
• weeding.

Physalis pineapple is regularly watered as the soil dries. To prevent stagnant water, the soil is loosened after rain or moisture. In early spring, the plant is fed with infusion of mullein or chicken manure. During flowering and fruiting, 30 g of superphosphate and potassium salt are embedded in the soil. Fertilizers can be added to 10 water and pour the soil with a solution. The plant is fed no more than once every 2 weeks.

Physalis pineapple does not require pruning and pinching. Fruits are formed in branches. The more shoots grow, the higher the final yield. The bushes are tied to a support so that they do not lean towards the ground.

Diseases and pests

Physalis pineapple rarely gets sick. Most often, diseases appear in the absence of care, as well as in cold and damp weather. The plant is affected by a mosaic, as a result of which light and dark spots appear on the leaves. The disease is viral in nature and cannot be treated. The affected bush is dug up and destroyed.

During the harvest period, physalis can suffer from late blight. Dark spots appear on the fruits, which grow rapidly. Such a crop is unfit for food. To prevent the disease, the bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid.

Physalis is susceptible to attack by a wireworm and a bear. Traps with vegetable bait are prepared to protect the bush. Spraying with a solution of the drug “Iskra” or “Fundazol” is also effective. In the fall, they must dig up the site, then the insect larvae will be on the surface and die from the cold.

Harvesting

The fruits of pineapple physalis are harvested from the end of July until the onset of the first cold weather. They are removed from the shoots along with the shell. For cleaning choose a dry cloudy day. The crop is stored for a long time in a cool, dry place.

What to cook from pineapple physalis for the winter

Pineapple physalis is used to make jams, jams and compotes. If you dry the berries, you can use them as a dessert.

Jam

Ingredients for making jam:

• ripe fruits – 600 g;
• granulated sugar – 800 g;
• cinnamon – 2 pcs.

 Recipe for jam for the winter from pineapple physalis:

1. The berries are cleaned, washed and the skin is pierced with a needle.
2. The mass is poured into a saucepan, sugar is added and left for half an hour.
3. Then add a glass of water and put the container on a slow fire.
4. The mass is stirred until the sugar is completely dissolved and 4 cinnamon sticks are added.
5. The jam is boiled for 5 minutes, then the fire is muted and kept on the stove for 2 hours.
6. The finished product is laid out in banks.

Jam

To make jam, the following set of products is required:

• ripe berries – 1 kg;
• sugar – 1 kg;
• water – 1 glass.

Easy Jam Recipe:

1. The fruits are peeled, washed and dried on a towel.
2. Physalis is poured into a saucepan, water is added and put on fire.
3. The mass is boiled for 20 minutes until the berries are completely softened.
4. When the pulp is boiled, sugar is poured.
5. The jam is kept on low heat for another 25 minutes, until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
6. Ready jam is laid out in sterilized jars for the winter.

candied fruit

Candied fruits are fruits boiled in sweet syrup. Such a dessert can be obtained from physalis. The process is quite simple, but takes a lot of time.

Main Ingredients:

• berries – 1 kg;
• sugar – 1,2 kg;
• water – 0,3 l.

Candied fruit recipe:

1. The berries are removed from the boxes, washed and poured with boiling water for 2 minutes.

   This will remove the top layer, which contains a sticky substance with an unpleasant odor.

2. The fruits are washed with cold water, then pierced with a needle.
3. Syrup, consisting of water and sugar, is put on the stove to boil. The liquid is boiled, then the fire is turned down and the sugar is dissolved.
4. The berries are dipped in hot syrup and boiled for 5 minutes. Then the stove is turned off and the mass is left for 8 hours at room conditions.
5. The process is repeated 5 more times.
6. When the last cooking is completed, the berries are transferred to a colander and wait for the syrup to drain.
7. The fruits are laid out on sheets of parchment and dried for 5-7 days.
8. Candied fruits are sprinkled with powdered sugar and stored in a cool, dark place.

Compote

To get a delicious drink you will need:

• fruits of physalis pineapple – 800 g;
• sugar – 400

Algorithm for making compote from physalis pineapple:

1. Ripe fruits are peeled and washed under running water.
2. The resulting mass is transferred to a saucepan and scalded with boiling water.
3. Berries are cooled in cold water.
4. The container is put on fire and sugar is added.
5. The fruits are boiled until they soften.
6. Ready compote is poured into sterilized jars and closed with lids for the winter.

Raisins

To prepare raisins from Physalis, take the required number of berries. Dried fruits are added to muesli, salads and yoghurts. They can be used as a seasoning for soups and second courses.

The procedure for obtaining raisins from physalis pineapple:

1. The berries are peeled and blanched with boiling water. Then they remove a thin transparent peel from them.
2. The fruits are laid out on a baking sheet in one layer.
3. Turn on the oven at 60 ° C and put the berries to dry.
4. Ready raisins are stored in a dark cool place.

If weather conditions allow, pineapple physalis berries are left outside in direct sunlight. A convenient way to get raisins is to use electric dryers.

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Conclusion

Recipes for preparing pineapple physalis for the winter allow you to get delicious desserts and drinks. To get a crop, follow the rules of planting and caring for the plant. The plant is unpretentious and requires minimal care: watering, fertilizing, weeding.