Cape Gooseberry Seeds | Physalis peruviana

Cape Gooseberry produces golden fruits wrapped in papery lantern husks. The flavour is sweet and tangy, somewhere between pineapple, mango and citrus. Each plant produces dozens of fruits from late summer into autumn.

Start indoors in spring for the longest possible growing season. The fruits are excellent in desserts, jams, chutneys and as a garnish. Pop one in your mouth straight from the plant and you will understand why people grow them.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow from February to May in trays or pots. Cover lightly and keep warm until germination.
☀️ Light exposure
Requires full sun for strong growth and fruit sweetness.
💧 Water needs
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but never waterlogged.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates in 10–20 days under warm, steady temperatures.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart. Plants reach 80–120 cm in height.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
📅 Sow: February–May
☀️ Light: full sun
🌡️ Germination: 10–20 days
📏 Height: 80–120 cm
🪴 Spacing: 40–50 cm
⏳ Harvest: August–October
🔢 Seeds: approx. standard packet