PHYSALIS: COSSAK PINEAPPLE

(PHYSALIS PERUVIANA)

 

Also known as the Gape Gooseberry.

Indigenous to South America, these vibrant orange berries are bursting with flavour.

They are encased in an enchantingly delicate husk which opens to reveal the absolute treasure of these mouth-watering balls of sunshine!

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP, OCT, NOV (Plant out after risk of frost)

Temperate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG

Arid: AUG, SEP

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.8 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Raise in seedling trays 6mm deep and keep moist.

When robust enough transplant.

Plant 50cm apart.

Their growth habit is similar to that of a bush tomato.

Fruit keeps for 2-4 weeks. 

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

95 Days

APPROX 40 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY