Hardy Edibles

Solanaceae

cape gooseberry

Physalis peruviana

cape gooseberry

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Survives zone 8 through 9

Sweet-tart golden fruit inside a papery husk — eaten fresh, dried like a raisin, or in desserts and preserves. ⚠ Eat only the ripe husked fruit — unripe fruit and foliage contain solanine. Care: Winter protection — mulch, fleece, or a warm wall.

Hardiness
Zone 8 to 9
Habit
Herb
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Mostly EXCELLENT in containers
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Environment
Montane
Status
Cultivated
Years to fruit
1 yr (annuals) / 2–3 yrs (goji)
Pollination
Mostly self-fertile (tomatillo needs 2 plants)