Cape Gooseberry
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$6.50
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$6.50
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Cape Gooseberry
$6.50
Sale price
$6.50
Regular price
Cape Gooseberry produces papery lantern-like husks that enclose bright golden fruit with a sweet, tropical flavor often compared to pineapple, citrus, and mango. Excellent for fresh eating, jams, desserts, and snacking straight from the garden.
Cape Gooseberry is typically grown as an annual in colder climates but can behave as a short-lived perennial where winters are mild. Mature plants can produce an impressive number of fruits over a single season, and each berry naturally ripens inside its protective husk, which dries and turns tan when the fruit is ready to harvest. These cuttings are propagated from healthy parent plants selected for vigor and productivity.
Facts
- Individual plants can remain productive until the first hard frost.
- Pollinator-friendly flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.