Cape gooseberry

How to grow Cape gooseberry growing and care:

Warm climate, rich soil, mulch

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but it easy

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive, can be invasive

Planting season:
Spring / Summer

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Winter

How to prune:
Dead branches

Size of the plant?
1-3.5 m, 40-140 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

General information about the flower
Small yellow flowers

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible Fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

Fruits pests or diseases:
Aphids, birds

What can be done with big quantities of Cape gooseberry fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams

Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special

How long does it take to bear fruit?
6-9 month

Scientific name:

Physalis peruviana