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Physalis Peruviana Seeds (Cape Gooseberry)

Physalis Peruviana Seeds (Cape Gooseberry)
Produces yellow fruits that can be used for their antioxydant benefits.
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100 Physalis Peruviana Seeds (Cape Gooseberry )
US$1.90
500 Physalis Peruviana Seeds (Cape Gooseberry )
US$4.80
2,000 Physalis Peruviana Seeds (Cape Gooseberry )
US$14.00
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SKU Physalis peruviana
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Physalis peruviana (physalis = bladder) is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, Golden berry, Giant ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry, Peruvian cherry (U.S.), Pok pok (Madagascar), Poha (Hawaii), Ras bhari (India), Aguaymanto (Peru), Uvilla (Ecuador), Uchuva (Colombia) and (rarely) Physalis. It is indigenous to South America, but has been cultivated in England since the late 18th century and in South Africa in the region of the Cape of Good Hope since at least the start of the 19th century. The fruit is a smooth berry, resembling a miniature spherical yellow tomato. Removed from its bladder-like calyx, it is about the size of a marble, about 1?2 cm in diameter. Like a tomato, it contains numerous small seeds. A prominent feature is the inflated, papery calyx enclosing each berry. The calyx is accrescent; at first it is of normal size, but after the petals fall it continues to grow until it forms a protective cover round the growing fruit. Because of the fruit's decorative appearance, it is popular in restaurants as an exotic garnish for desserts. If the fruit is left inside the husks, its shelf life at room temperature is about 30?45 days.
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Label Physalis peruviana
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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