?do physalis fruit keep well?
?do physalis fruit keep well?
I planted several small physalis bushes last year and they are now bearing lots of fruit ... I go to see family in UK in 2 weeks time ... I would like to take some to them but I dont know how long these fruits keep for (very bad grammar but you know what I mean!) ... can anyone tell me?
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Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
Hi gavilan,
Having watched some amusing "green" videos where you need an old hay loft, recycled insulation and bamboo with a temperature of 1-2 degrees, I think this is a better way to go...........
"Allow the ground cherries to remain in the husk, unrefrigerated, until you're ready to use the fruit. When left in the husk and stored in a cool, well-ventilated room, ground cherries become sweeter and last for up to six months."
When we bought some way above ground cherries back recently , dished them out to family and told then to eat up, so no long term storage required...............
Having watched some amusing "green" videos where you need an old hay loft, recycled insulation and bamboo with a temperature of 1-2 degrees, I think this is a better way to go...........
"Allow the ground cherries to remain in the husk, unrefrigerated, until you're ready to use the fruit. When left in the husk and stored in a cool, well-ventilated room, ground cherries become sweeter and last for up to six months."
When we bought some way above ground cherries back recently , dished them out to family and told then to eat up, so no long term storage required...............
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Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
thanks for that info Enrique ... six months! ... so keeping them for 2 weeks is no problem! ... thanks again
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
Where did you get your plants from Gavilan. I'm always looking for new plants. Also have you tried taking cuttings.
It always seems imposible until its done. Nelson Mandela
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
swerve: the plants came from La Palma vivero beside roundabout on main road just outside Velez ... havent tried taking cuttings yet bot sounds like an interesting idea ...
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
Thanks gavilan I know that garden centre very well. I got my grape vines there. Btw what did they cost per plant.
It always seems imposible until its done. Nelson Mandela
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
swerve: cant really remember what they cost as it's more then a year ago but methinks around 3 or 4 euros each ...
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
Thanks again. I'm out on the 4th July I'll pop in.
It always seems imposible until its done. Nelson Mandela
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
Will wait to buy them after October as they will have a better chance at surviving.
It always seems imposible until its done. Nelson Mandela
Re: ?do physalis fruit keep well?
good idea to wait to buy/plant them til it's cooler!
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