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Physalis peruviana 'Schönbrunner Gold', also known as the Cape gooseberry, is a striking, golden-yellow fruiting plant that offers both ornamental and culinary value. The ripe fruits are encased in a decorative, light brown, papery husk and are deliciously sweet and tart. This plant is ideal for vegetable gardens, greenhouses, and pots, and produces an abundant harvest of edible, healthy fruits.
Fruits: Round, golden yellow, sweet and sour, about 2–3 cm in diameter, surrounded by a papery calyx
Plant: Robust, easy to grow and very productive
Height: 80–120 cm in the garden; can be kept smaller in pots
Harvest period: From August to October, depending on weather conditions
The fruits can be eaten fresh or used in jams, juices, salads, and desserts. The papery husk protects the fruit and adds a decorative touch to the harvest.
Pre-sowing: Sow indoors from February to April at 20–25°C
Planting distance: 50–70 cm between plants for optimal air circulation
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Light: Sun to part shade; full sun promotes the sweetest fruits
Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods
Greenhouse or outdoor: Can be grown both in the open ground and in a greenhouse
Winter hardiness: Moderate; young plants must overwinter frost-free
The fruits can be harvested when they are completely golden yellow and the papery husk is dry and brownish. Uses include:
Fresh consumption as a healthy snack
Jam, sauce and chutneys
Desserts and salads
Decorative harvest for indoors or outdoors
Its sweet and slightly tart flavour makes 'Schönbrunner Gold' a versatile addition to both the kitchen and the garden.
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