- Dwarf variety
- Sweet, juicy golden yellow fruit
- Good for jams, cakes and pies
Description
'Cape Gooseberry- Dwarf' seeds
Physalis peruviana
- Dwarf variety
- Sweet, juicy golden yellow fruit
- Good for jams, cakes and pies
A dwarf variety of the standard Cape Gooseberry growing to only 90cm. 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.
Seeds per gram: 1500
Product code: G8-09
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 4mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 14-42 days @ 21-29°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
Plant Spacing | 30cm (annual), 100cm (perennial) |
Plant Height | 90cm |
Position | Part or full sun, moist soil |
Days Until Maturity | 140 days |
*Notes: Keep well watered. Plant is most productive in first 2 years.
How To Grow
Shipping
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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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Ratings & Reviews
Cape Gooseberry- Dwarf
Cape Gooseberrys have high acidity so half a handful of frozen ones will set a milkshake almost solid like junket. Great fun for kids. I also use them in Napoli sauce as they boost the flavour.