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Cape Gooseberry produces vibrant orange fruit inside papery husks, with a sweet-tart flavour for fresh eating and varied kitchen use.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Vegetable
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Scientific Name: Physalis peruviana
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General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
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Position: Sun
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Sow Depth: 5 mm
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Spacing: 90 cm
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Germination: 2 to 6 weeks
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Days to Harvest: 180
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Height: 0.5m to 1m
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Seed Quantity - 1g raw seed: Approx 230 seeds
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Seed Quantity - 20g raw seed: Approx 4 600 seeds
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Seed Quantity - 100g raw seed: Approx 23 000 seeds
Why Grow This Variety
- The fruit combines sweet and tangy flavours.
- The plants are described as easy to cultivate in warm climates.
- A 0.5m to 1m height suits small gardens or containers.
- The fruit can be enjoyed fresh, dried or cooked.
Garden Uses
Enjoy Cape Gooseberries fresh, add them to salads or desserts, or cook them into jams.
Growing Notes
- Sow during spring to autumn.
- Position plants in sun.
- Follow the listed 5 mm sowing depth and 90 cm spacing.
- Allow 2 to 6 weeks for germination.
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