Cape gooseberry, Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana)- 250 / 600 / 1500 seeds + gift

Description: Physalis peruviana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft).It is hardy to zone (UK) 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils.It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, cakes, jellies, compotes, jams etc. A delicious bitter-sweet flavour, it has smaller but sweeter fruits than the cultivar 'Edulis'. The dried fruit can be used as a raisin substitute, though it is not so sweet. The plant conveniently wraps up each fruit in its own 'paper bag' (botanically, the calyx) to protect it from pests and the elements. This calyx is toxic and should not be eaten. The fruit is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and some of the B complex . The protein and phosphorus levels are exceptionally high for a fruit. The fruit is a berry about 2cm in diameter.If picked carefully with the calyx intact, the fruit can be stored for 3 months or more. EXTRA SEEDS – 10% + Gift (SPECIAL! RECEIVE A FREE SURPRISE PACK OF SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER) All seeds will come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag with planting instructions In case of multiple items, ask for combined shipping before you pay. Shipping fees are calculated by the weight of letter.After payment has been received, the item will be shipped within 3 working days. Usually it takes 1-4 weeks for delivery, depends on the location.

Price: 10 USD

Location: Prelog

End Time: 2024-10-14T15:08:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD