Cape gooseberry · Pruning

Cape gooseberry · Physalis peruviana
Also known as: gooseberry tomato; Peruvian Cape gooseberry; Poha; purple ground cherry; ground cherry; strawberry tomato

Sow seed indoors in early spring. Grow on in a cool greenhouse, or outdoors in milder areas once all risk of frost has passed. Needs well-drained soil in a sunny position and support for the lax branches

Watering: Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swingsSunlight: Full sunOnly the berries are edible, other plant parts can cause mild stomach upset if eaten. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling]