{"product_id":"cape-gooseberry-1","title":"Cape Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberry, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eGolden Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"167\"\u003ePeruvian Groundcherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"184\"\u003ePhysalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a perennial plant often grown as an annual. It produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"302\"\u003esmall, golden-orange fruits enclosed in a papery husk\u003c\/strong\u003e. The berries have a sweet-tart tropical flavor with hints of pineapple and citrus and are rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"480\"\u003evitamins A, C, B-complex, antioxidants, iron, phosphorus, and dietary fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are excellent for fresh eating, fruit salads, desserts, smoothies, jams, sauces, and drying. Cape Gooseberry performs very well in the Gulf region during the cooler growing season and is suitable for gardens, raised beds, containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"802\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rsqle4\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ris9b5\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eAvoid outdoor planting during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12t5tnr\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003ewarm water (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mds0d4\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"couylw\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e0.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g03c91\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgu1wg\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eTemperature 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