Full sun
Wind
Shelter from winds and tolerates moderate salty marine conditions.
Climate
Are frost tender and grows as an annual in colder regions. In warmer areas they will grow for several seasons producing seedlings to continue the plants. Frosts can burn the plants but will recover unless the frost was hard. Prune back after all frosts have passed.
Soil
Cape Gooseberries will grow in a wide range of soils and pHs. Soil must be well draining. Plants will handle periods of drought but too much moisture could encourage fungal problems.
Planting
Plant in early spring as this will help with an earlier fruit set, space 0.5-1.5 apart.
Fertiliser
In most situations Cape Gooseberries do not need any fertiliser. Unneeded fertiliser could result in lots of vegetation and little fruit.
Pruning
Pinch out new shoots to encourage bushy growth. Prune back hard in spring to encourage new growth for fruiting.
Pests
Very few problems unless the soil is too wet and causes fungal problems and rot.
Hardiness
-2°C