Cape gooseberry seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Cape gooseberry is a warm-season plant with a bushy, spreading growth habit and soft, branching stems. It is well adapted to warm and temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. This plant establishes readily from seed and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. It prefers moderate temperatures and consistent moisture for steady growth throughout the growing season.

Features

• Bushy, spreading plant with branching growth
• Suitable for beds, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Adapted to warm and temperate climates
• Steady growth with consistent moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Physalis peruviana
• Common Name (US): Cape Gooseberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading plant
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: February to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 20-25°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 60-120 cm height, 60-90 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 45-60 cm between plants