GERMINATION
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Label | Physalis peruviana |
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Common name | Cape Gooseberry |
Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Physalis |
Species | Physalis peruviana |
Therapeutic uses | Scientific studies of the cape gooseberry show its constituents, possibly polyphenols and/or carotenoids, demonstrate anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The crude extract of the fruit-bearing plant has demonstrated antihepatoma and anti-inflammatory activities. |
Germination | Physalis peruviana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is hardy to zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from Jul to October, and the seeds ripen from Aug to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are 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. Seed in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Germination usually takes place quickly and freely. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Consider giving them some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away well. |
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