Light
Full sun.
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How to grow physalis in a pot
Physalis peruviana
Physalis is an orange berry hidden in a papery lantern. It is a relative of the tomato, and its care is much the same.
At a glance
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Moderate
- Pot20 litres
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Flowering4/6
- Setting fruit5/6
- Harvest6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Pot
15 to 20 litres. The branches sprawl, so a stake helps.
Water
Regular but moderate. Too much feed and water gives leaves instead of fruit.
Harvest
Pick when the husk is dry and papery and the berry has turned golden.
In the game
In Verda the physalis is a rare fruit with all four traits in balance, so it suits many villagers.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Physalis and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
