Golden Nugget
Poha Berry(Poha Berry)
90 days to maturity
An established open-pollinated/heirloom garden cultivar of cape gooseberry, popular in Australia and New Zealand as a compact, manageable form producing abundant small golden fruit.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, juicy fruit with the characteristic tomato-pineapple blend flavor
Visual Characteristics
Small orange/golden fruit similar in size to a cherry tomato, around 2-3 cm diameter, in a papery lantern-like husk; commonly cited as a smaller plant (~60-90 cm)
Growing Tips
Sow at 21-29 C soil temperature (germination ~14-42 days); start in trays and transplant; compact enough for pots; time to harvest reported from roughly 80 days up to ~140 days depending on source and conditions
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.