Physalis peruviana (Golden Berry) - Kew Vegetable Seed CollectionPhysalis peruviana, Physalis edulisInca Berry, Cape Gooseberry, Golden Berry

This tender plant should be treated the same as a tomato and grown in a conservatory, greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny, sheltered position. Plants thrive in freely draining, light, sandy soil and should not be fertilised as this encourages leafy growth at the expense of fruit.

Sow the seed Feb to April indoors, just covering them lightly. Place in a propagator or cover with plastic and germinate at a temperature of 15 °C to 30 °C (59-86F).

Prick out seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on, not planting them out until the last expected frosts. After planting provide protection if needed. Pinch out the growing tip before plants are a foot high to encourage bushiness.

Stake plants and water consistently whilst ensuring good drainage. Plants should be ready to harvest by late summer. Fruits are mature when they drop to the ground, they should be left to ripen until golden yellow before consumption.

Please note: all parts of this plant aside from the fruit are poisonous

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