Seed Count 10 Tomatillo Pineapple Physalis Ixocarpa Tomatillo Pineapple Physalis Ixocarpa. An unusual rarely seen yellow ground cherry with an excellent sweet, fruity flavor that really does remind you of a pineapple. Makes a unique & wonderful salsa. The short spreading vines deliver exceptionally large crops. Cultivation Advice Tomatillo Pineapple Physalis Ixocarpa Start undercover with warmth provided (65-70F) from 6 weeks prior to the last frost in your area.. Best sown on a well drained medium, a mix of compost & vermiculite is ideal & lightly covered with the growing medium. When large enough to handle seedlings can be pricked out into individual pots & grown on at cooler temperatures. in the UK the plants will need a well sheltered very sunny location to thrive outdoors. Under glass will be fine. Gradually harden off any plants that are being planted outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. The fruits are ripe & ready to harvest when the fruit fills the calyx & the husk bursts. Store the tomatillos in their husks in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks. Vegetable - Tomatillo Pineapple Physalis Ixocarpa -10 Premium Quality Seeds -1st