Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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01 Mar 16 Errol (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I recall a type of Goooseberry that grew wild on the farm on which I spent my childhood in the Mary Valley Queensland. The fruit was edible but had a strong taste. I tried to grow the common gooseberry once without success. I would like to try again. Where is the best place to source plants in the Brisbane area? What soil type do they prefer?
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01 Mar 16 Bron Ramey (Australia - temperate climate)
I assume you refer Cape Gooseberry. I found seeds at big box shop in the specialist range. Why not Google that? They like warmth, fertile soil, I pruned mine at 6 inches. I have found they are slow growing in afternoon shad. Next time I will put in full sun however, our temperate zone here on the coast Newcastle is very very hot and humid this year. Seeds came up easy!
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