Goldenberry
produces yellow
berries the size of
a penny. The fruit
is sweet when fully
ripe with a mild
tartness. Related
to the tomatillo,
Goldenberries
are enclosed in
papery calyxes.
Once the fruit has
ripened, it has an
extraordinary shelf
life of 30-45 days.
We grow ours in a
45°greenhouse in
the winter where
it produces fruit
year-round but it
tolerates 80° temperatures in summer. Although it is a bit of a rambling vine, a
little pruning from time to time keeps it a manageable size. Grow in well-drained
soil in partial to full sun and watch the velvety heart-shaped leaves fill out with
fruit in one season. Goldenberries are considered a superfruit full of vitamins and
antioxidants.
