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Grow your own Cape Gooseberries with these premium Non-GMO seeds, and enjoy clusters of exotic, golden, sweet-tart berries right from your home garden. Known scientifically as Physalis peruviana, this tropical perennial is loved for its bright flavor, high vitamin content, and unique papery husks that protect the fruit.
Cape Gooseberries are both ornamental and edible, making them ideal for home gardeners, greenhouse growers, and container planting. The fruits are excellent for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and even drying.
Produces clusters of golden, sweet-tart berries
Non-GMO and naturally grown seeds
High germination rate and fast-growing variety
Adaptable to containers and garden beds
Excellent for desserts, jams, and fresh snacking
Thrives in warm, sunny conditions
Common Name: Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry, Peruvian Ground Cherry
Scientific Name: Physalis peruviana
Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cooler regions)
Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading plant
Height: 2–3 feet (0.6–0.9 m)
Spread: 2–4 feet (0.6–1.2 m)
Fruit Characteristics: Small, golden-yellow berries enclosed in papery husks
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Harvest Season: Summer to early fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Temperature Range: 70–85°F (21–29°C)
Season: Best planted in spring after frost
Germination Time: 2–4 weeks
Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
Pollination: Self-pollinating
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)
Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours before planting.
Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed trays or small pots with rich, well-draining soil.
Keep soil moist and warm (70–80°F / 21–27°C).
Germination typically occurs in 14–28 days.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost when seedlings reach 4–6 inches tall.
Provide full sunlight and regular watering.
Harvest golden berries once husks dry and turn brown.
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