Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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18 Aug 14 Ruth (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi all, Is it true that all parts of the Cape Gooseberries (including the unripe fruit) are toxic? There seems to be conflicting info out there. I started some seeds from the Diggers Club undercover over a month ago, just sprouting now, so will plant out against a fence to keep away from frost. - Melbourne has had more frost than last year. Great germination rate so 20 was probably too many but looking forward to my first harvest. Awesome site by the way. Just found it today...
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25 Aug 14 (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I believe the unripe fruit are toxic to animals.
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