CAPE GOOSEBERRY (Physalis peruviana)

The cape gooseberry is a perennial in hot countries but is cultivated as an annual here
It is from the solanaceae family like the tomato
It is also called : love in a cage, ground-cherry or Inca berry

ROTATION It is grown in the fruiting vegetable bed like its relative the tomato. CULTIVATION Sow under cover in April during a waxing crescent moon. Transplant 1 month later to a cold frame for planting in place at the end of May. NEIGHBOURING PLANTS Plant it between the tomatoes but at a distance from them of 40cm !  DISEASES AND PARASITES No diseases to my knowledge but be careful of slugs ! ADVICE Harvest before the frost when the fruits become an orange colour. Eat them cooked or raw !