Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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30 May 16 Phil (Australia - temperate climate)
I have 2 plants about one metre high. I am getting plenty of fruit but they won't ripen properly. They get three quarters ripe and fall off the bush. I collect them and take them inside but they don't get any riper. This means they have a slightly sour taste still.?? please help
04 Sep 16 Stephanie (Australia - temperate climate)
I love mine slightly tart. The usual rule is for the pod to become transparent and the fruit change from green to orange. Then they are ready! I have grown them easily from Sydney to Taree, and am told that they grow well around Portland SW Vic too. Anyone know where I can obtain some??
09 Sep 16 Soob (Australia - temperate climate)
seedcollection.com has them, I've only just started raising seedlings.
03 Jun 16 John (Australia - temperate climate)
Hello Phil Try fertilizing with liquid Potassium (available from Bunnings) Potassium promotes the growth of fruit and flowers and should make the fruit ripen properly. I spray most of my fruiting plants and my flowering plants (roses etc ) regularly with liquid potassium for great results.
28 May 18 Kingy (Australia - temperate climate)
My berries won’t ripen either! I will try the potassium... Thank you! Would love anymore tips too! :)
26 Aug 18 Robert (Australia - temperate climate)
How did you go with the liquid potassium? . I also have many berries thaf are not rippening.
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