Fruits · Moderate
Physalis
Physalis peruviana
Growing medium with drip irrigation.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- long
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Physalis peruviana
Native to the Andes (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia), up to 3200 m above sea level, then widely grown in tropical and temperate regions.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Physalis (cape gooseberry), raw
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy no. 173043 (not in the Ciqual table)
Key steps
- Sow indoors in the warmth in late winter, like tomatoes.
- Stake it: the plant spreads a lot.
- Harvest when the husk is dry and golden.
- The fruit keeps for several weeks in its husk.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | March |
| Plants | May |
| Harvest | Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Physalis in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Physalis in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Physalis: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Growing medium with drip irrigation.
Physalis: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March. Adjust with your own dates.
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