Cape Gooseberry Seeds

Cape Gooseberry Seeds (Dried)

Grow a sweet and productive fruiting plant from seed. Cape Gooseberry produces golden berries enclosed in delicate papery husks with a delicious tropical sweet-tart flavour.

Seed Quantity: 10 Seeds
Seed Type: Dried Cape Gooseberry seeds.
Origin: South America.

Growth Habit: Fast-growing perennial in warm climates or annual in cooler regions, reaching approximately 1–1.5 metres tall.
Germination: Sow seeds 5 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (20–25°C) and consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 1–3 weeks.

Fruit: Produces sweet golden-orange berries enclosed in papery husks. The flavour combines pineapple, mango and citrus notes.

Flowers: Small yellow flowers with dark markings develop into the distinctive husked fruit.

Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 4–6 months from seed.

Care: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering during active growth.

Health Benefits

The fruit is naturally rich in:

• Vitamin C to support the immune system.
• Vitamin A to support healthy skin and eyesight.
• Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion.
• Antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Naturally sweet fruit that's delicious eaten fresh or made into jams and desserts.