Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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11 Oct 19 Victor Jee (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Dear Sir I would like to know at what temperature will the gooseberry seed be destroyed 100c 150c or higher? Regards Victor Jee
13 Nov 19 anon (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Killing seeds first depends on what plant, some require higher temps. Generally the lower the temp the longer to kill it. The higher the temp the less time required. Above about 180 F will kill most seeds. Temps of 180-200 F will kill most seeds in 30 mins.
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