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virginny starts with ...
Anyone have a superior named variety of CAPE GOOSEBERRY other than "Golden Nugget"? I have a nameless variety which is OK but nothing flash. Willing to supply seed in return if interested. Also Aunt Molly ,seed that is . Also just OK but not as good as some I purchased from shops.
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9th February 2010 10:00am
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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Chiltern seeds (UK) has a variety called "Giant" listed in their catalogue. Have ordered other sp. from them before, if they list it on the outside of the package customs will allow them to be imported to Australia.
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9th February 2010 6:01pm
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Virginny says...
Thank you Phil . I'll act on your info. right away. Giant has an excellent reputation .
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10th February 2010 12:16pm
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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Yes I think I'll order some as well. It's time we had some improved varieties in this country.
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10th February 2010 1:32pm
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amanda says...
I agree! They could be so much better. I find that if I give mine lots of water and OM along with afternoon shade - I get much bigger, juicier fruit.
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10th February 2010 1:49pm
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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Peace Seeds (Oregon USA) has bred a gooseberry which is up to 2" across. Sounds like something worth getting hold of.
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25th February 2010 1:46pm
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virginny says...
I ordered from Chiltern Seeds ;really nice to deal with but they sent the wrong seeds.How did you come across Peace seeds? Regards
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Phil@Tyalgum says...
I was looking at "Lost crops of the Incas" book and I think there was a reference to them. Let me know how you get on. Pity about Chiltern seeds, I've always found them good to deal with and the resultant plants of high quality. There is also a variety of Cape Gooseberry grown in Italy called "Giallo Grosso" but I cant seem to find any more info about it (it is mentioned in the Seed Savers handbook). You don't know anyone with relatives in Italy do you lol? I noticed my local plant nursery is selling a variety called Golden Gem, I wonder if it is anything special.
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25th February 2010 4:15pm
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virginny says...
Phil,I looked at Peace Seeds and found their Cape Goosebery which is described as sourced from Guatemala in the 60's . They then say it is 1 inch in size. Did you see a description of one 2 inches across?
Alas ,I have no Italian connections.But I will look for Italian seed companies.
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j says...
I just got some Golden nugget seeds from eden seeds. Any thing wrong with variety in particular? Any quirks? I've heard its easy to grow, is this correct?
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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Yes their catalogue says 1-2" husks. Nothing wrong with Golden Nugget, it's a tried and true variety which seems to be the most commonly available, similar to the original wild type I imagine.
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John Mc says...
Hi virginny,
Found this site: http://www.theitaliangardener.com.au/ an excellent Italian vege seed site but no mention of any Cape Gooseberries. I wonder if an email to them might help?

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25th February 2010 9:09pm
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virginny says...
Golden Nugget is OK but will not inspire any poetry. Some varieties are ornamentals and I wonder if G.N is that.
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