Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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07 Feb 12 Jackie (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a plant and it nearly died.After some TLC and lots of water it has thrived and now fruits like mad. It has also self seeded and has become ferrel.It must love the scorching Summers in this part of the world. I believe it is good for diabetics .
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24 May 13 JOSEPH (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Yes you are quiet correct I planted a Cape gooseberry for a friend who is a diabetic and she loves eating them straight from the bush. The Cape Gooseberry is queit hardy but does love a fair amount of water to give you a really good crop. As to the people commenting about their fruit dropping prior to maturity, my personal belief is the lack of consistent or regular watering. Hope you all have success
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