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Cape Gooseberry
Physalis peruviana, also known as Cape Gooseberry or Goldenberry, produces small bright orange fruits wrapped in papery husks. Sweet-tart flavour makes them perfect for fresh snacking, jams, or desserts. An exotic yet surprisingly easy plant to grow in greenhouses or sunny spots.
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Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot in warm areas
Sowing Time: February–April
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: August–October (approx. 18–22 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 50 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 70–100 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Produces sweet-tart orange berries inside papery husks
- Unique fruity flavour perfect for fresh snacking or jams
- Decorative and unusual garden crop
- Can be grown as a perennial in frost-free climates
- Easy to harvest — fruits drop when ripe
How to grow: Sow seeds Feb–April indoors with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds or sunny, sheltered outdoor spots. Space plants 50 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest fruits once husks turn papery and fruit turns bright orange.
Cooking / usage ideas: Eat fresh, dip in chocolate, add to fruit salads, make jam, or use in desserts. Sweet yet tangy flavour pairs well with both sweet and savoury dishes.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 30 seeds
