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Cape Gooseberry seeds

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  Posted by Goggomobil (U14202831) on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010

  I've found some Cape gooseberries and want to plant their seeds but don't know how. Do I open the berry and try to separate and dry the seeds, or do I let the whole berry dry and plant it?
  Any advice appreciated.

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  Posted by bookertoo (U3655866) on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010

  Never done it, but it is usual to separate seeds from one another whatever it is that you grow. Separate them out, sow them and see what happens. I would not worry too much about drying them off, tho' there is nothing to say you shouldn't.
  
  Pop them into a seed tray or small pots of decent compost, water and wait with bated breath to see what comes up - do let us know the results? It's always nice to hear follow on info when people try things.
  
  Err, where did you find them, or shouldn't I ask........

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  Posted by Goggomobil (U14202831) on Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

  Thanks! My sister found them growing on the pavement while walking and picked some for me because she knew I was looking for seed. I remember them from childhood but haven't seen them since and the local nursery also didn't have seed or plants. I don't know why they're not more popular, they taste so nice. Ugly plant though.
  
  I found some info on the net on growing Cape Gooseberries but nothing on how to get the tiny seeds out of the berry! I'm going to squish them onto a paper towel. A few have already found their way into my mouth I'm afraid.
  
  

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  Posted by bookertoo (U3655866) on Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

  Do hope they won't grow there!! Do let us know if they come up when you sow them, I'll be fascinated to know. Wonderful what you can find if you keep your eyes open isn't it? It's mostly weeds here, but I always keep looking, as you never know.

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  Posted by BaraGwenith (U14257539) on Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

  Very easy to grow. May be a bit late for this year, but give them a try. In a greenhouse they make a pretty big plant. Very productive but leave them until fully ripe before picking. Can be made into jam too. Seeds can be obtained with ease commercially - Physalis.
  Close relation of tomatillos used for true salsa in Mexico.

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  Posted by Goggomobil (U14202831) on Thursday, 24th June 2010

  I will, Booker! Cape gooseberries look very weedy, if you don't know them it's easy to overlook them because the berries are hidden in little paper bags. My sister says someone was at the point of getting rid of this plant along with other weeds when she stopped him and told him it's a fruit.
  
  I didn't mention, I'm in the southern hemisphere. I'll have to wait for spring before planting. Luckily I won't need a greenhouse.
  

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