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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
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