Cape Gooseberry
Physalis peruvianaA versatile, yet understated, plant with sweet fruit encased in a papery husk that turns brown, letting you know when they are ripe. Eat fresh from the vine or preserve. Not for TAS.
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Cape Gooseberry
One of the most versatile yet understated vegie garden plants. The sweet fruit are encased in a papery husk that turns brown letting you know when the fruit are ripe. The fruit are the same size as a cherry tomato and can be eaten fresh straight from the vine, made into goosebery jam, or popped into fruit or savoury salads. Grow as you would a tomato. Can jump the garden fence in warmer climates if left unchecked.
A perennial in the tropics, but grown as an annual in cooler climates.