Cape Gooseberry , Peruvian Ground Cherry - Dwarf

Physalis peruviana, (Circa 1774 Peru) - Tangy, Husk Cherry, Originally from Peru & grown by the Incas, cape gooseberries have been around the UK since 1774. These tangy, delicious fruits are encased in papery husks resembling yellow cherries, offering a taste reminiscent of sweet tomatoes. these can brighten up salads with a  vibrant flavour or adding sweetness to desserts. Pick when husks turn from green to golden brown; if left in their coverings, they can be stored for months. Growth to half a meter (2 to 3 ft) high, & flower in July & Aug, thriving in glasshouses, sunny borders, or large containers on patios. Try them raw, stewed, or as jam. Though annual & not hardy, they can survive the winter in a frost-free greenhouse, letting you nurture something special from seedling to harvest., Seed Count Approx - 100 avg 

  SOWING - Sow seed in gentle heat, transplant into pots/trays when large enough to handle. Finally plant outdoors after frosts mid Spring,  leaving (2ft) between plants. Stores for a long period if left in husks.(Do not Feed)  Annual (Not Hardy) Can be over-wintered in a frost free greenhouse or similar.