Cape Gooseberry- Golden Nugget
Physalis peruviana
Rated 5/5 based on 1 reviews.Standard seed packet, 200 seeds
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Cape Gooseberry- Golden Nugget
Physalis peruviana
- Perennial, 120cm
- Sweet, juicy golden yellow fruit
- Good for jams, cakes and pies
Frost tender perennial commonly grown as an annual; growing to 120cm. Produces sweet, juicy golden yellow fruit that is encased in a papery lantern like calyx. Fruit grows to around 3cm in diameter and can be eaten fresh or used in jams, desserts, pies, cakes and salads.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 4mm |
| When: | Spring and summer |
| Position: | Part or full sun, moist soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 30cm (annual), 100cm (perennial) |
| Hardiness: | Frost tender |
| Plant Height: | 120cm |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 140 days |
(Product number: B4-18)
Seeds per gram: 1090 seeds
| SKU | B4-18 |
| Botanical name: | Physalis peruviana |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 200 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 1090 |
Excellent
By: Nathan Kilah on 10 May 2016Strong germination. The four plants the slugs missed grew into sprawling bushes giving continual, interestingly flavoured fruit from January through to May. Our kids loved hunting for the fallen fruits.
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