Physalis Little Lanterns

Catalogue Code 1020-2783

These are the small orange fruit in papery husks that are often used as a garnish in upmarket restaurants.

They are a delicious fruit in their own right, eat on its own or add to fruit salads it can be made into jams and jellies and is a good combination with apples for pies and crumbles.

Crops from late summer well into autumn.

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Ornamental and delicious.

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Height: 20in (50cm)

Sow Indoors: February-April thinly, in clean trays of firm pre watered compost, cover with ¼in (½cm) of vermiculite or sieved compost. Place in warmth 18-21°C (65-70°F) and keep moist at all times.

Prick Out: When large enough to handle, transplant singly into 3½in (9cm) pots to establish at 15°C (60°F).

Grow On: Finally transplant into the greenhouse border or patio pots in a full sun location when risk of frost has passed.

Harvest: August-October

Eat berries raw or as a jam.

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