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Massive Heirloom Physalis Chinese Lantern (15 seeds)

Massive Heirloom Physalis Chinese Lantern (15 seeds)

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The Chinese Lantern, or Physalis Alkekengi, is a hardy perennial plant that bears extravagant orange fruits in the style of lanterns. These fruits can also be consumed, dried, and arranged in a bouquet.

Growing Instructions:

Sow the  Physalis Chinese Lantern seeds from February to April. Thinly sow seeds into trays (2cm deep). Germination usually takes 10-14 days and once the seedlings have germinated and have grown 10-15cm tall, transplant the seeds or spread the plants 30-50cm apart. Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm summer days. Harvest from July through to September.
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