CAPE GOOSEBERRY / GROUND CHERRY / PHYSALIS seeds

Cape Gooseberry / Physalis / Ground Cherry

Dwarf

Physalis peruviana

50+ seeds

This is an unusual little plant, similar to the Tomatillo in that the fruits are produced on a small annual shrub and are covered in a distinctive papery lantern. They are easy to grow and unusual, while the fruits are abundant and used for sauces and jams.

Dwarf variety suitbale for pots

Sow Spring and Summer Sow 3mm deep in a sunny position, ideal soil temp of 22-25 degrees, emerge in 7-30 days. Harvest approx 72-80 days after sowings