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Peruvian Ground Cherry Seeds (Physalis peruviana) – Cape Gooseberry

Peruvian Ground Cherry Seeds (Physalis peruviana) – Cape Gooseberry

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in trays or directly in soil

Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-drained soil

Maintain warm temperatures for germination

Transplant seedlings after they develop strong roots

How to Grow


Grow in full sun for best fruiting

Water regularly without waterlogging

Provide support as plants grow taller

Feed with organic compost during growth

Tips

Harvest fruits when husks turn dry

Avoid excess watering to prevent root rot

Mulching helps retain soil moisture

Regular harvesting encourages more fruiting

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Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.

Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Herbaceous

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

mid-season

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet-tart

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Peruvian Ground Cherry Seeds (Physalis peruviana) – Cape Gooseberry
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Edible fruiting

Peruvian Ground Cherry is a nutritious fruit plant valued for its attractive husked berries and unique flavour. The plant grows vigorously and continues fruiting over a long season. It is suitable for home gardens, balconies, and containers, offering both ornamental appeal and edible rewards.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

1–3 cm diameter

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

1–1.5 m

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 8–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

45–60 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000140996