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🍒Physalis peruviana, also known as golden berry or Peruvian ground cherry, is a perennial plant native to South America, such as Peru and Colombia. Known for its small orange berries and the wavy edges of its leaves, golden berries have a unique flavor and numerous nutritional benefits.

Appearance and features:

• Berries: The berries of the golden berry are small, usually enclosed in a hard shell, similar to a small tomato. The color of the husk is usually orange, hence the name "golden berry."
• Plant: Goldenberry plants typically grow 1 to 2 feet tall, with wavy-edged leaves and bright yellow flowers. The flowers will gradually develop into husk-encased berries.

Taste:

🍒The taste of golden berries is its uniqueness. The flavor of berries can be described as fragrant and sweet, sometimes with a hint of lemon. This unique texture and flavor make it very popular in cooking and snacking.

Nutritional value:

🍒Golden berries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B (especially vitamin B3, vitamin B6) and vitamin K. In addition, they provide dietary fiber, antioxidants (such as carotenoids and polyphenols), minerals (such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium) and small amounts of protein.
🍒In addition to being sweet and juicy, golden berries are also rich in various vitamins and nutrients. Scientists have shown that they are also very powerful. They can beautify the skin, strengthen the brain, treat anemia, nourish and protect the liver, improve immunity, strengthen yang and nourish the kidneys. It can relieve cough and moisturize the lungs, prevent diabetes and other functions.

🍒Features

Shade requirements: full sun

Germination: 6 - 12 days

Growth period: 100 days (planting in early spring, harvesting in autumn), and can be harvested every year after the first harvest.

Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil.

🌱How to grow Peruvian Physalis

1. Starting from early spring, the night temperature is higher than 0°C.

2. Sow seeds in individual pots or trays to a depth of 5 mm - 1 cm (1/4 - 1/2 inch). Space transplants 45-60 cm (18-24 inches) apart and rows 90-120 cm (36-48 inches) apart.

3. Sufficient sunlight and regular watering will keep the plant growing. Plants need support to keep drooping branches off the ground.

4. Under optimal conditions, at least 80% of the seeds should germinate. Typical seed life: 3 years.

5. The fruit is sweetest when it turns yellow, has cracked skin, and sometimes falls to the ground.