Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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01 Aug 16 Deon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
hi do capegoose beries require full sun?
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01 Oct 16 May (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
In my experience, they grow fine in full sun, but they bear more fruit if they have a bit of shade. I plant mine in flowerbeds and sheltered behind taller trees/plants, so they get morning sun and then dappled shade for the rest of the day.
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