Cape Gooseberry Physalis Peruviana is a herbaceous, short-lived perennial that is often grown as an annual, and this plant is native to tropical South America. It is best to start Cape Gooseberry seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Also called Goldenberry and Peruvian Ground Cherry this small shrub is similar to the common tomato. The plant is grown in home gardens not only for its decorative qualities, but as a useful small crop. Cape Gooseberry grows up to 2 feet blooming with potato-like flowers and eventually producing golden-colored berries that are similar in texture to a firm tomato. 

Cape Gooseberry is often grown in pots and containers. Physalis Peruviana seeds have to be kept moist until germination, and the established Goldenberry grows best in full sun or partial shade, and it is extremely adaptable to the various types of soil, but the plant does not tolerate very wet conditions, so the soil must be well drained. The fruits of Cape Gooseberry has the unique pineapple-like flavor and great for making jams and jellies. The fruits can be eaten raw or used in salads, desserts and even can be dried and eaten as any other common dried fruits. Physalis Peruviana is also a medicinal herb and its fruits high in vitamins A, B and C, protein, phosphorous and iron.

PLANT PROFILE 
Season: Perennial/Annual 
Height: 24 Inches 
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade 
Soil Type: Average/Poor//Dry/ Moist well-drained, pH 5.1-6.0
USDA Zones: 8-11 (As Perennial) All Regions of North America (As Annual)

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost) 
Sow Outdoors: Spring
Seed Depth: 1/16 Inch 
Germination Time: 10-20 Days

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OVM Seeds (the seller) warrants seed to be of the variety and quantity advertised. For domestic U.S. shipments, safe delivery is guaranteed, and if the shipment is insured, the seeds lost or damaged during shipment will be replaced at seller's expense. Claims must be made within 15 days of shipment. All other replacements, refunds, returns and exchanges will be made at the sole discretion of the seller.

Seed is a live product which depends on many important related grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, irrigation, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, disease free soil, and reasonable weather conditions during the growing period. Germination is affected by such factors as temperature, moisture content, light intensity and contamination of planting media. These factors are totally out of the seller's control and are the buyer's responsibility and risk. Consequently, the seller cannot unconditionally guarantee seed to perform properly regardless of conditions or the buyer's methods or mistakes.

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