plant care on winter
By Vasek
United Kingdom 
Can I cut my cape gooseberrys down to grownd level for the winterand cover them please? I live by the sea, at clacton on sea essex
On plant
Physalis peruviana
11 Dec, 2014
Answers
Didn't realise they would overwinter outside!
If they don't survive there's no need to buy seeds - you can use the ones from the fruit in the supermarket - worked well for me.
12 Dec, 2014
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I would cut the stems down to say 15-25cm if they have developed a few branches. If it is a new plant then give it a few years before pruning it.
11 Dec, 2014