• Fresh Cape Gooseberries from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant yellow-orange berries with green sepals on a rustic background.
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Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Cape Gooseberries

Physalis peruviana

Certified Organic

Grown on Our Farm

Tiny pre-wrapped fruits with intense fruity flavor

Also known as Peruvian Ground Cherry. Not botanically a gooseberry, but a member of the genus Physalis - which includes tomatillos, as well as the recently re-popularized Physalis pruinosa (such as our Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry). More tart than Aunt Molly's, but beloved by those fond of strong, sour, earthy flavors. Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C to boot.

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Growing instructions
Grow like tomatoes: sow indoors 3-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant after frost. Can be slow to germinate; need heat. Grows rapidly and with much branching once transplanted. Becomes a bushy plant; may require support to keep outer branches aloft. Harvest fruit once husks turn golden and become papery and brittle., when it's ripe and delicious. Immature fruit are not tasty.
Product Details
Days to Maturity 70 days from transplant
Days to Germination 7-14 days
Width at Maturity 24 inches
Height at Maturity 24 to 36 inches
Sun Conditions Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun)
Planting Depth _ inch
Row Spacing 36 inches
Plant Spacing 24 inches
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Fresh Cape Gooseberries from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant yellow-orange berries with green sepals on a rustic background.
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Justin G.

Barely growing. But one of my favorite fruit. Very excited.

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A.V.

Amazing seeds!!

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C.S.

Zero germination with this one as well. Planted seeds two different times and got maybe two sprouts. I’m done with Hudson Valley.

Thank you so much for ordering seeds from us!

We are very sorry to hear that you had poor results from the packs you purchased and we would like to send out replacements. We find that Ground Cherries and Cape Gooseberries are rather stubborn seeds to get started. We will be contacting you directly to resolve your issue.