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| I am totally fascinated with the delicate structure that remains once the papery calyx starts to disintegrate. |
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| This is where I found them. The Cape Gooseberry enjoys light sandy soil, well enriched with organic matter. |
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| The foliage is very generous and beautiful in the delicate early morning sunlight. |
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| The origin of the Cape Gooseberry is confusing to many folk. It is not from the Cape....as in Cape Town. It is actually indigenous to South America and does best in temperate areas. The çape actually refers to the papery calyx or pod that protects the fruit. |
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| When unripe, the outer pod is still green. When ripe, they turn yellow then brown. Ripe Gooseberries can be kept for up to 10 days until one has collected enough stock to produce a jam, tart or pastry. |
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