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Cape gooseberry 'Little (Big) Buddha' young plants

Physalis peruviana 'Little (Big) Buddha' - big like cherry tomatoes

Regular price
(€55,80 per plate) €0,93 per plant
Regular price
( per plate) €0,00 per plant
Sale price
(€55,80 per plate) €0,93 per plant
excl. VAT plus shipping
Plate equals 60 plants
Plant size: root ball ⌀ = 4 cm; height 5.5 cm
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Plates Price* per plant*
1-3 plates €46,80 EUR €0,78 EUR
4-43 plates €44,46 EUR €0,74 EUR
From 44 plates €42,12 EUR €0,70 EUR
(* excl. tax plus shipping)

Fact sheet

Growth: somewhat sparse, up to about 200 cm high; perennial, but we cultivate it as an annual

Ripeness/Harvest: from mid-late July to September, often well into October

Fruits: large, yellow-orange

Taste: sweet and sour with coconut and vanilla notes

Variety description

'Little (Big) Buddha' has a somewhat misleading name, because at least we are not aware of any Cape gooseberry with larger berries. Strictly speaking, the variety is called 'Little Buddha', but we call it more correctly 'Little (Big) Buddha'. And, the berries of 'Little (Big) Buddha' are not only big, but also good. They are a real eating experience, so fruity and juicy - they are best when eaten fresh from the plant.
'Little (Big) Buddha' grows vigorously and somewhat sparsely. It grows up to 200 cm high in the course of the summer. When cultivating in containers, it is important to ensure a good supply of water. Fertiliser should be used sparingly. Physalis love a warm, sunny location. If the plant is not protected from the wind, it should be given a stake. The first fruits of 'Little (Big) Buddha' ripen from mid-July. Ripening follows and certainly lasts into September, often into October.

Cape gooseberries are strictly speaking perennials, but are usually cultivated as annuals in our region. They can be cut back and overwintered at 10 - 15°C.

Technical data

SKU 62000
Type Little (Big) Buddha
Lubera type
License type
Advantages largest Andean berry, strong growth, aromatic berries
Growth somewhat sparse, up to about 200 cm high; perennial, but we cultivate it as an annual
Annual growth Annual
Height 200cm
Blossoming time June, Jul, Aug, September
Blossom color light yellow with a dark center
Leaf color green
Leaves Summer green
Striking autumn color no
Ripeness/Harvest from mid-late July to September, often well into October
Harvest time Mid July - late September
Fruits large, yellow-orange
Fruit color money orange
Taste sweet and sour with coconut and vanilla notes
Sturdiness ***
Winter hardiness insufficient
Weight 0.0 kg