Physalis

The Bioland fruit farm Speth is a family business.  Rudolf and Annette Speth manage this diverse farm together with their two sons Paul and Fritz.

Rudolf Speth has been a member of the organic farming association since 2006. The family cultivates on 60 hectares of farm land. In addition to white and green asparagus, Speths grow strawberries, sweet cherries, raspberries, mirabelle plums, plums, quinces and a wide variety of different apple varieties and, more recently, physalis. There is no shortage of innovative ideas for future young company successors.

Physalis

The physalis is a nightshade plant and is also related to many of the berry varieties that we are familiar with, including tomatoes and potatoes.

Also known as Cape Gooseberry, Physalis originates from the Andes between Venezuela and Chile. It is now cultivated in Australia, Kenya, India, New Zealand, USA and Southern France. To this day, most of your species are still at home in their original place of origin.

The herbaceous plant of the fruit grows up to 1m high. The paper-thin, initially green cover is formed from an inflated calyx. Physalis are dried in the sun in the country where they are grown, which makes the skin straw-yellow and makes the fruit ready for transport.

The "dried flower" unfolds a perfumed fragrance and a slightly sour taste, but at the same time has a fruity cherry aroma. The fruits can be eaten with the small seeds.

They are rich in provitamin A, B and C. In Africa the cooked leaves of the plant are eaten as a vegetable and used as a plaster for inflamed wounds.

Tip:
Decorated with a physalis, even simple dishes and desserts become a highlight on your plate.