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Giant Cape Gooseberry
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| Germ. Temp |
22 to 25 | |
Germ. Time | 14 days | | Size |
60-90cm | |
Hardiness | Not hardy | |
Position | Conservatory, greenhouse, or warm patio. | |
Conditions | Prefers ample moisture, but doesn't like
being waterlogged. Feed fortnightly with a dilute organic tomato feed
once flowering has started. |
| Fruit Ripens |
Orange: 80 days |
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Fruit Length | 2cm |
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| £1.60 for 20 | |
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This native of South America specifically Peru and Chile is larger
than the common "ground cherry" with fruit up to 2cm. The delicious
yellow fruit grow inside paper-like husks that are easy to peel.
They are great dipped in melted chocolate. |
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