A very vigarous and spreading plant with delicious oriental fruit inside a delightful papery husk, also makes an unusual jam. Star shaped flowers, followed by green cyclos which turn a purple colour when the fruits are ripe.
Excellent source of Vitamin A, C and B
When to Sow: Feb - Apr
HOW TO SOW:
In pots or trays onto moist compost just covering with a little soil. Ideal temp of 18-21°C. Transplant into individual pots when large enough to handle. Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Can also be grown in large pots on a sunny patio. - Classification: Hardy Perennial
- Germination Time: 2-4 weeks
- Flowering Time:Jul - Sep
- Site: Full Sun/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk / Sand / Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Feed once a week with a high potash tomato food to encourage the small fruits to develop. Protect from frost or bring indoors over winter.
- Use: EdibleHarvest: When fruits are purple, Green fruits can be poisonous if eaten
- Days to Maturity: 140 Days
- Feed: Potash tomato food
- Height: 2m
- Plant Spacing: 60cm
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