Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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18 Mar 18 Susan (Australia - tropical climate)
Trying to raise cape gooseberry plant from seeds purchased from a seed bank. It’s been 4 weeks and nothing has appeared. How long does it take. Am I too impatient?
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25 Aug 18 Lucy (Australia - temperate climate)
I just had great success with seeds from last years fruit. As they are tiny seeds and prone to drying out I use old sour cream, yogurt, etc. tubs, pierce a couple of drainage holes in bottom, half fill with moist seed raising mix, sow seeds and then pop the clear lid on to keep moisture in. Approx. 4 weeks and the seeds have emerged, now I'm hardening off by having lid slightly off and opening a bit more each day.
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18 Mar 18 Mike (Australia - tropical climate)
2-6 weeks I read for germination. Warm moist soil. Use a light spray to wet the soil. Maybe cover with shade cloth.
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