{"product_id":"inca-berry-colombia-select-physalis-peruviana-2l-pot","title":"Inca Berry 'Colombia Select' (Physalis peruviana) 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"14018\" data-end=\"14163\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eInca Berry ‘Colombia Select’ is a selected seed line of Physalis peruviana originating from plants cultivated commercially for fruit in Colombia.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14165\" data-end=\"14338\"\u003eThe plant develops soft, lightly hairy foliage and a branching, spreading habit. Its small yellow flowers have dark markings and are followed by papery lantern-shaped husks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14340\" data-end=\"14546\"\u003eThe husks contain rounded berries that ripen from green to golden orange. Fully ripe fruit has a sweet-sharp, aromatic flavour and can be eaten fresh or used in desserts, jams, preserves, sauces and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14548\" data-end=\"14731\" class=\"\"\u003eThe ‘Colombia Select’ name distinguishes this seed line from standard Inca Berry stock. As the plants are seed-grown, fruit size, sweetness and productivity will still vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tzp6e8\" data-start=\"14733\" data-end=\"14749\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14751\" data-end=\"15399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14751\" data-end=\"14770\"\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physalis peruviana ‘Colombia Select’\u003cbr data-start=\"14807\" data-end=\"14810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14810\" data-end=\"14827\"\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombia Select Inca Berry, Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry\u003cbr data-start=\"14884\" data-end=\"14887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14887\" data-end=\"14904\"\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"14915\" data-end=\"14918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14918\" data-end=\"14928\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching herbaceous perennial, commonly grown as an annual\u003cbr data-start=\"14988\" data-end=\"14991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"14991\" data-end=\"15012\"\u003ePotential height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 metres under suitable conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"15065\" data-end=\"15068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15068\" data-end=\"15080\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, lightly hairy green leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"15113\" data-end=\"15116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15116\" data-end=\"15128\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow flowers with dark brown or purple markings\u003cbr data-start=\"15178\" data-end=\"15181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15181\" data-end=\"15191\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-orange berries enclosed within papery husks\u003cbr data-start=\"15242\" data-end=\"15245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15245\" data-end=\"15258\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"15267\" data-end=\"15270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15270\" data-end=\"15287\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouses, polytunnels, gardens, patios and containers\u003cbr data-start=\"15344\" data-end=\"15347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15347\" data-end=\"15361\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender and not reliably frost hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lg9buc\" data-start=\"15401\" data-end=\"15418\"\u003eGrowing Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15420\" data-end=\"15527\"\u003eGrow your ‘Colombia Select’ Inca Berry in fertile, well-draining compost in a sunny and sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15529\" data-end=\"15630\"\u003eMove the plant into a larger container or plant it into the ground once the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15632\" data-end=\"15762\"\u003eKeep the soil or compost evenly moist during active growth. Avoid repeated wilting while the plant is flowering or carrying fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15764\" data-end=\"15898\"\u003eFeed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during early growth. Change to a high-potassium tomato feed once flowers or young fruit appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15900\" data-end=\"15962\"\u003eThe spreading branches may require support with canes or ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15964\" data-end=\"16115\"\u003ePlants can be grown outdoors during summer, although greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation will generally provide the longest and most reliable harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16117\" data-end=\"16239\"\u003ePlants may sometimes be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position, but they are commonly treated as annuals in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tal2ih\" data-start=\"16241\" data-end=\"16262\"\u003eFruiting in the UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16264\" data-end=\"16366\"\u003e‘Colombia Select’ can produce fruit successfully in the UK when provided with warmth and strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16368\" data-end=\"16509\"\u003eThe berries should be allowed to turn golden orange before harvesting. The surrounding husk will become pale and papery as the fruit matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16511\" data-end=\"16640\"\u003eThe name identifies the source and selection of the seed line but does not guarantee a particular fruit size, sweetness or yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tfec9\" data-start=\"16642\" data-end=\"16666\"\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16668\" data-end=\"16821\"\u003eYou will receive one Inca Berry ‘Colombia Select’ plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16823\" data-end=\"16928\"\u003ePlants may be supplied before flowering or fruiting. Size, branching and development will vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"v6q9sf\" data-start=\"16930\" data-end=\"16954\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16956\" data-end=\"17010\"\u003eOnly fully ripe golden-orange berries should be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17012\" data-end=\"17095\"\u003eDo not eat green or unripe berries, leaves, stems, flowers or other plant material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17097\" data-end=\"17155\"\u003eKeep unripe fruit and foliage away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":56352035766612,"sku":"TFPPHYCO","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicalplantnursery.co.uk\/products\/inca-berry-colombia-select-physalis-peruviana-2l-pot","provider":"Tropical Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}