{"product_id":"nasiona-rodzynka-brazylijskiego-physalis-peruviana","title":"Brazilian Raisin Seeds - Physalis Peruviana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cape gooseberry (goldenberry)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as Cape gooseberry, Brazilian raisin, Inca berry, or goldenberry, is a plant from the Solanaceae family native to the Andes region – from Venezuela to Bolivia – where it naturally grows at altitudes of 1400–3600 m above sea level. In its native environment, it is a perennial, while in temperate climates it is grown as an annual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth habit and botanical features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cape gooseberry forms a strongly branched, hairy plant with sympodial growth, reaching about 1.2 m in height. The stems have a trailing character, giving the plant a loose, slightly spreading habit. The leaves are soft, felt-like, heart-shaped, and their delicate texture highlights the decorative character of the entire plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow, hanging flowers with dark spots grow singly. After flowering, the calyx begins to expand intensively, forming a characteristic papery husk resembling a lantern. This feature gave the genus \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003ePhysalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e its name, derived from the Greek word meaning “bladder.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruits and uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest decoration and the edible part of the plant are the orange-yellow fruits weighing 4–5 g, completely enclosed in a dry, protective calyx. Ripe fruits have a sweet-tart flavor with hints of tomato, pineapple, and lemon, making them an interesting culinary addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits can be eaten raw, dried, or used as an ingredient in desserts, smoothies, jams, and sauces. They contain about 9% glucose and approximately 11 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of fresh weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit husk serves as natural protection and allows the harvest to be stored for 30–45 days at room temperature, increasing the practicality of growing it at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and cultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivation of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eCape gooseberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e dates back to the Inca Empire. The first botanical descriptions were published by Linnaeus in 1763. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the species spread beyond South America and is now found in Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and Pacific islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical countries, the plant can take the form of a perennial shrub up to 1.6 m tall, but in cooler climate zones, it performs best as a seasonal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow Cape gooseberry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds are sown from March to April under cover. Seedlings are transplanted to their permanent location from mid-May to June, when the risk of temperature drops is minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant requires:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea sunny and sheltered location,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloamy-sandy soil,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregular watering without waterlogging the substrate,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewarm conditions that favor fruit ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn temperate climates, it grows quickly and fruits abundantly, provided it receives sufficient light and warmth. Under such conditions, it is treated as an annual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eCape gooseberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e combines ornamental value – thanks to its characteristic “lanterns” – with practical culinary use. It is an interesting option for those seeking a plant with exotic origins, decorative growth habit, and tasty, versatile fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":52461580091720,"sku":"2112","price":3.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52461580124488,"sku":"2113","price":15.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52461580157256,"sku":"2114","price":29.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":52461580190024,"sku":"2115","price":179.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2767.jpg?v=1770321524","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-rodzynka-brazylijskiego-physalis-peruviana","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}