Cape Gooseberry Seeds – Grow Your Own Exotic Sweet-Tart Delights
Imagine plucking a sun-ripened Cape Gooseberry from your garden, peeling back its delicate papery husk to reveal a vibrant orange jewel bursting with sweet, tangy flavour. Known as Physalis peruviana, this unique fruit brings the exotic taste of the Andes right to your doorstep. Whether you enjoy them fresh, add them to your salads, or transform them into luscious jams, Cape Gooseberries will infuse your kitchen with the flavours of South America.
🌱 Why You’ll Love Growing Cape Gooseberries:
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Unforgettable Flavour: Experience a delightful fusion of pineapple, tomato, and strawberry in every bite. These sweet-tart berries are as versatile as they are delicious, elevating everything from simple snacks to gourmet dishes.
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Exotic and Nutritious: Not only do Cape Gooseberries taste amazing, but they are also packed with vitamins A and C, iron, and phosphorus. You’ll feel great knowing that your garden is producing fruit that nourishes your body as well as your taste buds.
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Easy to Grow: Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, Cape Gooseberries are a breeze to cultivate. They thrive in warm climates, making them a perfect addition to your sunny garden spots.
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Compact and Beautiful: Growing to a height of just 0.5m to 1m, these plants fit perfectly in small gardens or containers. Their charming lantern-shaped flowers and papery husks add a decorative touch, turning your garden into a feast for the eyes.
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Versatile in the Kitchen: Cape Gooseberries can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or cooked. Use them in salads, desserts, jams, or as a flavourful snack. Their unique taste makes every dish a culinary adventure.
🌞 How to Grow Your Cape Gooseberries:
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Sowing Time: Best planted from spring to autumn, giving you flexibility in your gardening schedule.
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Position: Full sun is ideal, ensuring your plants thrive and produce the juiciest fruit.
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Sow Depth & Spacing: Sow seeds 5 mm deep and space them 90 cm apart. This gives each plant the room it needs to flourish.
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Germination: Expect germination within 2 to 6 weeks, as your garden starts to fill with these delightful plants.
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Harvest: In just 180 days, your patience will be rewarded with a bountiful harvest of these exquisite berries.
🚀 Start Your Journey to Growing Exotic Flavours Today!
Don’t miss the chance to grow these extraordinary Cape Gooseberries in your own garden. Order your seeds now and bring a touch of the Andes to your home. With just a bit of care, you’ll enjoy the taste of fresh, home-grown fruit that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
🌟 Transform your garden and your meals – plant Cape Gooseberry seeds today! 🌟
Plant Information
Plant Type:Â Vegetable
Scientific name: Physalis peruviana
Growing Information
General Sowing Time:Â Spring to Autumn
Position:Â Sun
Sow Depth:Â 5 mm
Spacing:Â 90 cm
Germination:Â 2 to 6 weeks
Days to Harvest:Â 180
Seed Quantity
1g raw seed:Â Approx 230 seeds
20g raw seed:Â Approx 4 600 seeds
100g raw seed: Approx 23 000 seeds
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