Growing Guide: Barbados Gooseberry
Plant Type:
Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Fruiting Cactus Vine
Harvest Season:
Fruits late Spring - early Summer and again in Fall
Soil & Moisture:
Does well in dry or moist environments in loose, sandy soil.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Very Fast
Quite Thorny!
In tropical climates it has a tendency to take over, so keep an eye on it.
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Barbados Gooseberry is grown from cutting, capable of harvest within growing season