The Andean berry is best known for its exotic fruits. But before the sweet and sour berries appear, the flowers first appear. In this article we will tell you what characterizes the latter and when exactly they appear.
When and what do the flowers of the Andean berry look like?
The flowers of the Andean berry are yellow-greenish with brown-black spots and usually appear from June onwards. For lush flowering, the plant needs a sunny location, loose, nutrient-rich soil and no excessive nitrogen.
What characterizes the flowers of the Andean berry?
The flowers of the Andean berry areyellow with a slightly greenish tinge and brown-black spots. They seem relatively inconspicuous. The lanterns develop from them, which are initially green and take on an orange to light brown color at harvest time.
When do the Andean berry flowers appear?
The flowers of the Andean berry usually appear in our latitudesfrom June The lanterns appear about eight to nine weeks after flowering, in which the tasty and vitamin-rich fruits ripen. The edible berries are ready to harvest around the end of August or beginning of September.
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How to ensure lush Andean berries bloom
Be sure to give the Andean berry a place in full sun. If it is in partial shade, there is often no rich fruit harvest - sometimes it doesn't even bloom. Also make sure the soil is loose and nutrient-rich, but without an excess of nitrogen.
