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31 Dec 11 Pat (USA - Zone 8b climate)

I am interested in growing golden berry/cape gooseberry. I live in Florida. Do you think they will grow in a tropical climate? Also, can I get seeds from you? (I live in the northwest part of Florida)

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09 Jan 12 Canh (Australia - temperate climate)

Hey Pat.. I used to live in Tasmania. In Winter Tasmania's weather can get down to -3c or more. So when the frost comes the plant will atleast die back unless you cover the plant to protect it from the frost. If you don't have a greenhouse or big plastic bag or sheets it is best to cut/ prune the plant back to around 25cm above ground level, put some dry leaves around the base of the plant and then cover the plant in thick clear plastic until the frost/ cold season has passed. I used to do this every Autumn about 6 weeks before Winter. I take the cover off about 6 weeks into Spring. By then the frost should be gone and new shoots should be emerging from the plant. By mid Summer your plant should be covered in berries. Every few years I make new plants from cuttings to replace the parent plants.. Goodluck...

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30 Nov 17 john (Australia - temperate climate)

hi canh im in launceston now just brought a plant so was happy to read what you had to do thanks mate

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