Cape Gooseberry - Over 100 Seeds

Cape Gooseberry Seeds

Grow your own abundant harvest of sweet, tangy, and golden berries with our premium Cape Gooseberry seeds.

This traditional heirloom favorite is a staple in South African gardens, prized for its hardy growth habit, papery protective husks, and versatile culinary uses.

Why Choose Cape Gooseberry?

1. Heirloom Quality: Pure, non-GMO seeds that deliver the authentic, complex sweet-and-sour tropical flavor.
2. Prolific Producer: A single, bushy plant yields hundreds of golden berries encased in decorative Chinese-lantern husks.
3. Abundant Pack: Every packet contains over 100 seeds, giving you more than enough to establish a permanent berry patch.
4. Resilient Perennial: Acts as a hardy perennial in warmer South African climates, returning to produce fruit year after year.

South African Planting & Growing Guide

Best Planting Time: Sow indoors from August to September, or sow directly outdoors from October to December once spring temperatures rise.

Sowing Depth: Plant seeds shallowly at about 3mm deep in well-draining potting soil or seed trays.

Spacing: Space seedlings 50cm to 60cm apart to accommodate their bushy, spreading growth habit.

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to light afternoon shade, requiring at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Watering: Water regularly during the flowering stage, but cut back slightly as the fruit ripens to intensify the sweet flavor.

Harvest: Ready to pick in 120 to 150 days when the papery husks turn completely brown, dry, and drop naturally to the ground.