
CAPE GOOSEBERRY - Dwarf
Physalis peruviana
A dwarf evergreen shrub producing delicious, sweetly tangy, round fruit perfect for jams and cordials or a sweet, vitamin C-packed mouthful. Originally from South America the fruit mature in late summer-autumn and needs a protected position in frost prone areas. Easily grown and self-seeds happily. A smaller and more manageable variety than its sibling. 30 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct to garden or into pots to transplant, keep warm (22˚C+) and moist. For early sowing in cooler areas start indoors and transplant once weather and soil have warmed. Takes 3-4 weeks to germinate.
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Hot Arid, Tropics/SubTropics
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Sowing Periods
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Sub-Tropical/Tropical |
