It is part of the family called physalis, a nightshade relative of the tomato and some other ground-growing berries. Cape gooseberry can be grown not just from seed but also from cuttings taken from mature plants. French marigold $5, , alyssum $2, blue eye $8, dichondra $5. This excludes trade quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The fruit is named as Cape gooseberry because it is first cultivated in Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. We will gladly assist with returns and exchanges of this product in accordance with our returns and exchanges policy, Where you find a competitor's lower price on the same stocked item, we'll beat it by10%. The giant cape gooseberry has large scrumptious tasting berries and it can grow up to 5 feet tall, however, it does take longer for the berries of this variety to grow. All of our stores in New Zealand are open and continue to have a comprehensive range of measures in place to keep team members and customers safe. We continue to follow government advice and thank our amazing team for all their hard work helping our customers. Regards. The berry is the size of a cherry tomato is very aromatic and full of tiny seeds. The Cape Gooseberry is an easy to grow old fashioned shrub that branches freely, it is self supporting and produces golden berries inside papery husks that look like straw coloured lanterns. Few people know the proper name of the cape gooseberry, though Physalis peruviana gives a handy clue on origin – Peru. Mouthwatering Recipes: Physalis was originally discovered and named in Peru and was known to the Incas. They are delicious eaten straight from the Cape or made into gooseberry Jam. Cape gooseberry is usually known as Rasbharies in India. The sweet golden berries are the size of a cherry tomato and have a pineapple flavour, they can be eaten raw or dried. Its origins are not well known, though it is native to several places, including Peru, Chile, and South Africa. PICK UP MALENY. Scientific name - Physalis peruviana. Cape gooseberries make excellent jams, jellies and purées, can be used in exotic fruit salads, pavlovas or roulades, or simmered in water with a little sugar and used in fruit pies or crumbles. Please enable JavaScript to enhance your experience on the Bunnings site. It is an herbaceous perennial which grows wild in the Andes. Avoid shopping in groups, Physical Distancing - Maintain 2m between yourself & others, Cashless Payment - Use cashless payment to minimise contact, 1.9L Cape Gooseberry - Physalis peruviana - Incredible Edibles Range, We use cookies to offer a better browsing experience. Harvest when husks are brown and fruits are golden in late autumn and into winter. While grown […] Visit your local store for the widest range of garden products. Make sure the soil is free of perennial weeds. I bought a seedling at Bunnings today for just $6 for a 20cm or so plant. If you want to give them a try, you can find several gluten-free and Paleo cape gooseberry recipes below. It is known as Peruvian ground cherry, Peruvian cherry, golden berry, Chinese lantern and Inca berry in different parts of the country. Potted Cape Gooseberry bushes for sale. The fruits are bright yellow to orange in colour, and are sweet when ripe, with a characteristic, mildly tart flavour. Pick up in Safety Bay or Murdoc train station by appointment. Variety - Cape Gooseberry. They can be used as toppings on deserts and are also very nice coated in chocolate as a special treat. Find 140mm Cape Gooseberry 'Goldie' - Physalis pruinosa at Bunnings Warehouse. 17/12/2020. Usually, the cape gooseberry plant is grown in warm regions such as India, China, Central America, South America and … Reply. If you provide details, I will send you a packet. Physalis is genus of plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), and is therefore related to the tomato, tomatillo and ground cherry. $30. Comments: - Purchased as a small plant about 12cm by 12cm tall and wide from bunnings (Nellie Kelly Brand). Gooseberries usually grow in a bush, although they can also be trained to grow against a wall or fence and commonly known as a gooseberry patch. Physalis peruviana is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, golden berry, giant ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry and sometimes simply Physalis. The Cape Gooseberry, Physallis peruvian, (around the world it is also known as Popati, the Incan Berry, the Golden Berry, Husk Cherry, Ground Cherry, Poha, or Poha Berry) native to Peru and Chile where it is not a commercially grown crop but is found in many small lots and in local market places. 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