How to prune 'cossack pineapple' ground cherry

As needed if dead or damaged growth appears. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing stems with clean shears. If the plant sprawls excessively, use a tomato cage for support rather than pruning back growth.

Rarely — only when dead or damaged growth is present. 'Cossack Pineapple' ground cherry is a naturally compact, bushy plant that needs very little pruning. The plant self-manages its branching well and fruits prolifically without intervention. Remove dead or diseased stems if they appear. Staking may help sprawling plants, but routine pruning is not necessary and may reduce yield.

Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing stems with clean shears. If the plant sprawls excessively, use a tomato cage for support rather than pruning back growth.