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on 2008-02-08 14:26:22 (edited 2008-02-09 12:49:10)
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ahahaha! welcome to all new frutis out there! to wootos the lime (is that now correct?), congratulations! you're so good in my guessing game!!! hmmm . . . i should be ready with the next activity that i will post! from now on, i will only honor the first person who guesses the fruit right. that way the fruit guessing game will be much much more exciting! credits to the others who also guessed the fruit right. the fruit is lucuma by the way. hey fellow fruities, i found this website and is very weird! take a peek! its all about fruit, and weird combinations of them. so, here's to now. [EDIT] for those fruits out there who added me as buddy, please tell me so that i could add you also. |
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Hello Fruits!! ^^ I've been doing research on fruits and i found this very interesting fruit called: Cape Gooseberry CAPE GOOSEBERRY Physalis peruviana L. Solanaceae Common Names: Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry, Husk Cherry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, Poha, Poha Berry. Relates Species: Clammy Ground Cherry (Physalis heterophylla), Tomatillo (P. ixocarpa), Purple Ground Cherry (P. philadelphica), Strawberry Tomato (P. pruinosa), Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato (P. pubescens), Sticky Ground Cherry (P. viscosa). There is considerable confusion in the literature concerning the various species. Hybrids between them are also known. Distant Affinity: Tomato (Lycopersicon lycopsersicum), Wonderberry (Solanum X burbankii), Naranjilla (S. quitoense), Garden Huckleberry (S. scabrum) and others. Origin: The cape gooseberry is native to Brazil but long ago became naturalized in the highlands of Peru and Chile and became identified with the region. It was being grown in England in 1774 and was cultivated by early settlers at the Cape of Good Hope before 1807. Soon after introduction to the Cape the plant was carried to Australia where it quickly spread into the wild. Seeds were taken to Hawaii before 1825 and the plant is naturalized on all the islands at medium and somewhat higher altitudes. Only in fairly recent times has the fruit received any attention in the continental U.S. Adaptation: The cape gooseberry is an annual in at temperate regions and a perennial in the tropics. In the Andean regions of South America it grows wild between 2,500 and 10,000 ft. The wild range in Hawaii is 1,000 to 8,000 ft. The plants are frost tender and are killed at temperatures of about 30° F. In much of California the cape gooseberry is best grown as an annual, but will persist for several years in frost-free areas of southern California. Some California growers have grown seedling materials under glass during the fall and winter and set out in early spring to gain the advantage of the longest possible growing season.The plants are easily grown in pots and adapt well to greenhouse culture. DESCRIPTION Growth Habit: The cape gooseberries is a soft-wooded, perennial, somewhat vining plant usually reaching 2 to 3 ft. in height. Under good conditions it can reach 6 ft. but will need support. The purplish, spreading branches are ribbed and covered with fine hairs. Foliage: The heart-shaped, nearly opposite leaves are 2-1/2 to 6 inches long. They are slightly velvety when compared with the narrower and smoother leaves of the tomatillo. Flowers: Bell-shaped, nodding flowers form in the leaf axils. They are yellow in color with dark purple-brown spots in the throat, and cupped by a purplish-green, hairy calyx. Fruit buds are produced after 12 to 13 stem internodes are formed. Fruit: After the flower falls, the calyx expands, forming a straw-colored husk much larger than the fruit enclosed, which take 70 to 80 days to mature. The fruit is a berry with smooth, waxy, orange-yellow skin and juicy pulp containing numerous very small yellowish seeds. As the fruits ripen, they begin to drop to the ground, but will continue to mature and change from green to the golden-yellow of the mature fruit. The unripe fruit is said to be poisonous to some people. Cape gooseberries are self-pollinated but pollination is enhanced by a gentle shaking of the flowering stems or giving the plants a light spraying with water. CULTURE Location: The plant likes a sunny, frost-free location, sheltered from strong winds. It does well planted next to a south-facing wall or in a patio. Soil: The cape gooseberry will grow in any well drained soil but does best on sandy to gravelly loam. Very good crops are obtained on rather poor sandy ground. Irrigation: The plant needs consistent watering to set a good fruit crop, but can't take "wet feet". Where drainage is a problem, the plantings should be on a gentle slope or the rows should be mounded. Irrigation can be cut back when the fruits are maturing. The plants become dormant during drought. Fertilization: The cape gooseberry seems to thrive on neglect. Even moderate fertilizer tends to encourage excessive vegetative growth and to depress flowering. High yields are attained with little or no fertilizer. Pruning: Very little pruning is needed unless the plant is being trained to a trellis. Pinching back of the growing shoots will induce more compact and shorter plants. Frost Protection: In areas where frost may be a problem, providing the plant with some overhead protection or planting them next to a wall or a building may be sufficient protection. Individual plants are small enough to be fairly easily covered during cold snaps by placing plastic sheeting, etc. over a frame around them. Plastic row covers will also provide some frost protection for larger plantings. Potted specimens can be moved to a frost-secure area. Propagation: The plant is widely grown from seed. There are 5,000 to 8,000 seeds per ounce, which are sometimes mixed with pulverized soil or ashes for uniform sowing. High humidity is required for good germination. The plants can also be propagated from 1 year old stem cuttings treated with a rooting hormone. Plants grown this way flower early and yield well but are less vigorous than seedlings. Pest and Diseases: Cape gooseberries are bothered by several diseases, including Alternaria spp. and powdery mildew. The plants are also prone to root rots and viruses when grown on poorly drained soil. A host of insect pests also attack the plants, namely cut worm, stem borer (Heliotis suflixa), leaf borer (Epiatrix spp.), fruit moth (Phthorimaea), Colorado potato beetle, flea beetle and striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittata). Greenhouse grown plants are attacked by white fly and aphids. The stored fruit can be adversely affected by Penicillium and Botrytis molds. Harvest: The fruit is harvested when it falls to the ground, but not all fallen fruits may be in the same stage of maturity and must be held until they ripen. It may take some experience to tell when the calyx-enclosed fruits are fully ripe. Properly matured and prepared fruits will keep for several months. The ripe fruit can be eaten out of hand or used in a number of other ways. The unique flavor of the fresh fruit makes it an interesting ingredient in salads and cooked dishes. Cape gooseberries cooked with apples or ginger make a very distinctive dessert. The fruits are also an attractive sweet when dipped in chocolate or other glazes or pricked and rolled in sugar. The high pectin content makes cape gooseberry a good preserve and jam product that can be used as a dessert topping. The fruit also dries into tasty "raisins". Commercial Potential: The cape gooseberry is a useful small crop for the home garden, but tends to be labor-intensive in commercial plantings. The fruit is much less well known in this country than it is in Europe and other countries. The cape gooseberry has been grown occasionally in California but generally only on a small scale. Frost, prolonged cool weather and attacks of pests and root-rot organisms have discouraged extensive or repeated plantings on any large scale. California markets have been supplied by local growers from time to time, but importations from Mexico and elsewhere have proved to be more economical sources of supply. CULTIVARS Giallo Grosso The large golden fruit is eaten raw or preserved after ripening. In areas with mild winters the plant will last for several years. Giant Large, golden-orange fruit, approximately 1 inch in diameter with a delicious flavor. Vigorous, spreading plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall. Requires a long growing season. Giant Poha Berry Fruit is approximately 1 inch. The leaves are fuzzy, green-grey and different from other Physalis. Plant grows from 1 to 2-1/2 feet tall. Golden Berry Fruits average 1 inch in diameter, with some reaching 2 inches. Pulp is very flavorful and sweet. Deseeded fruit juice similar in color and intensity of taste to orange juice. Dried fruits are used in fruit cakes in place of raisins. Said to be resistant to light frosts which have caused tomatoes and other Physalis species and cultivars to die. In cooler climates, it takes 1-1/2 years from seed to bear well. Golden Berry, Long Aston Original Long Ashton selection of Golden Berry. Rich golden fruit, said to be superior to other types. Other cultivars mentioned in various sources include Dixon, Garrison's Pineapple Flavor, New Zealand, Peace and Yellow Improved. *Interesting huh?? ^^*  |
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on 2008-02-08 15:55:52 (edited 2008-02-08 15:58:55)
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... -__-" what did I say about useless piccys? Ok, I've just made the first club rule. No posting pics that don't really have an important meaning or I haven't authorized to be posted. Haven't you guys noticed that it takes longer when the page has to loads all of those kinds of pictures? It takes my computer a couple of seconds, but still, really, can't you guys just type the word "Congratulations!" or at least "Congrats!"? I mean, really~ D: @Light: Look at my profile for the updated list for the members of the club. Btw, those two fruits are taken, so you'll have to choose another one that's not on the list, 'k? @Suzaku: Don't worry, you'll think of something :D Okay, I'll be making the Scavenger hunt list in a few minutes. But remember the rules. Who are we having as the official hunters? Let me know and that'll make it easier. [edit] Whoa, MyLove, what did I miss? Dang, you posted a lot!! OMG, My Brain broke! Did you break it?! @o@  |
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on 2008-02-08 15:56:36 |
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I'm an offical hunter!! |
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on 2008-02-08 18:37:30 |
Here's my Fruit Club Apple chibi:  What'cha think? |
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on 2008-02-08 19:25:11 (edited 2008-02-08 19:33:15)
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Did you draw that apple-sama??? How cute!! ^^ |
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on 2008-02-08 19:41:51 |
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aww meh lurv it Apple-san! kyoooooot! |
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on 2008-02-08 19:46:44 |
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Thanks, I made it^^ |
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on 2008-02-08 19:48:20 |
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Lawl I love it! I'll do one for myself XD Sooo cute Apple~   |
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on 2008-02-08 20:36:39 |
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@ Apple: Yay~ *hugs* That's so cute! I love the cat =3 I wish I could draw... *can't draw a paopu fruit without a ruler and a 1000000 mile long eraser* |
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on 2008-02-09 05:17:25 |
| what a cute pict,apple-san! |
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on 2008-02-09 12:47:17 (edited 2008-02-09 13:01:48)
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i'm sorry apple. i just thought of putting something special to the person who gets the fruit guessing game right. you see, i cannot give them anything in return, that's why i thought of doing that. and besides, i am a dial-up user. the pics i use do not take time to be loaded. i'll delete them all for you. well then, if that's what you say, i cannot do anything. oh well . . . =c [EDIT] i've removed all of those spam congratulations pics in all my posts. check them out, if you want. i am willing remove my other pics here so that you won't be angry anymore, just tell me. i had no intention to spam this thread, i'm really sorry for that. |
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on 2008-02-09 13:32:24 |
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...Aww, Yance made me feel guilty ;A; What should I do? ...Fine, you're able to post those special piccys, but very sparingly. Just don't have them be outrageously big, alright? *sigh* |
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on 2008-02-09 14:50:35 |
wow very cute Apple ^^ 
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on 2008-02-09 14:56:59 |
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thank you~ Oh, I'll be needing to introduce my dog Beljum, won't I? |
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on 2008-02-10 04:36:15 |
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i will be out for maybe two weeks, starting next weekend hey, drop by and shout in my shoutbox anytime you want. i'll miss you, fellow fruities. |
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on 2008-02-10 04:56:11 (edited 2008-02-10 05:53:20)
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uhh like yance said.. I too will be busy~ but I would still (might) visit and update (my copy of) the merits, etc.. apple.. pls just pm me with stuff that deserves merits of members and new members.. *I will have kept track of every merit supposed to be given until this post, so no need to check the past pages miss apple.. just the following ones.. but don't worry I'll still pop out once in a while.. ^^ --- currently updating the tables ^^~~~ dum di dum dum dum~ btw here's some dates I want to put up next batch of sigs would be on monday(maybe 4-8 sigs).. so hope yours is one of them XP [edit] updated list
miss apple.. just to save you the trouble here's the "just copy then paste it" version of the table for your profile, for easier access ^^ click here 
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on 2008-02-10 10:02:47 |
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:D yay i got merrits! [don't know how but.. YAy!] Dogs~ I wanna see Apple-sama <3~ |
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on 2008-02-10 11:37:01 |
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Thanks so much Darky! You're a life saver! Well, here's my little comic doggy I made in class yesterday. His name is Beljum (pronounced Belgium):  I ♥ him so much~ Beljum is luv~ |
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on 2008-02-10 11:48:50 |
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Ooh~ I thought of one ^^ Can I take the Kiwi slot? =D |
