Cape Gooseberry Physalis peruviana
Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) is a exotic fruit plant grown for sweet-tart tropical fruit. Suited to full sun and shelter and free-draining fertile compost, it reaches about 1–1.5 m with a 1 m spread. Harvest in august–october for fresh eating and preserving.
- Sun: Full sun and shelter
- Soil: Free-draining fertile compost
- Watering: Regular in summer; reduce in winter
- Harvest: August–October
- Difficulty: Easy
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