Even though many gardeners only keep Physalis peruviana as an annual in our latitudes, it is certainly possible to cultivate the nightshade plant for several years, for example by overwintering cuttings. We'll tell you exactly how this works in this article.
How can I overwinter Physalis as cuttings?
Place the Physalis cuttings cut at the beginning of November in a bright and warm place at 18 to 20 degrees Celsius until they root. Then overwinter the young plants in a cool roomat ten to 15 degrees Celsius. Constantlykeep moist, do not fertilize.
Is it successful to overwinter Physalis cuttings?
As a rule, it is promisingto overwinter Physalis cuttings. There is never a guarantee that they will thrive and produce lots of fruit, but if you do it right, there is a good chance that thecuttings will develop into robust plants that you bring a rich harvest.
How to prepare Physalis cuttings for overwintering?
How to prepare Physalis cuttings for overwintering:
- At the beginning of November, cut off approx. 10 cm long head and shoot cuttings that each have 5 to 7 leaves.
- Place cuttings in plant pots with a diameter of approx. 20 to 30 cm and potting soil (€6.00 on Amazon).
- Pour and place in a bright and warm place where temperatures arearound 18 to 20 degrees Celsius.
- Keep constantly moist.
After about three weeksroot the young plants. They can then move to their winter quarters.
How do I properly overwinter Physalis cuttings?
Overwinter the rooted Physalis cuttings in acool roomat temperatures often to 15 degrees Celsius Continue to keep the young plants constant moist, but do not fertilize them. After the last frosts in May, the plants are ready to move outdoors.
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The advantage of overwintering Physalis cuttings
In principle, you can also overwinter adult Physalis and, in the best case, keep them for several years. However, this often involves a relatively large amount of effort and risk - especially if you have to dig the plants out of the garden bed. Overwintering the cuttings is an easier way to cultivate Physalis for years.
