Thompson & Morgan Golden Berry Pineapple - Cape Gooseberry (Cape Gooseberry) Seeds
A dwarf Golden Berry with branching stems and a bushy habit. Best grown under glass, producing succulent pineapple flavoured fruits enclosed by a papery husk, looking like Chinese lanterns. Huge crop of fruits throughout late summer/autumn. Can also be
Sow February to March on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at a constant temperature of around 18-21C (65-70F) until germination, which takes up to 3
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on steadily at 15C (60F). Plant out when 20cm (8in) high, allowing 2 plants per growbag or one plant per 30cm (12in) pot. Can also be planted outdoors once risk of frost ha
Flowering Period:
Cropping: Harvest August to October
Plant Type: Fruit
15 seeds
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