FarmI wrote:
"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message

Do you know if these Physalis are edible like the Physalis edulis and the
Physalis ixocarpa?

I did some homework which I should have done before asking the above
question. It is edible but not as favoured as the Physalis edulis. Also it
can be grown form saved seeds but like tomato seeds the seeds should be
fermented to save them.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1894/
http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants....alis+alkekengi

I can recommend Physalis edulis, it's delicious.



I've never tasted Cape gooseberry but I can vouch for the qualities of
Physalis philadelphica or tomatillo at least in salsa. I wonder if the
gooseberries might work in a chutney.

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