Uvilla seeds are back in stock now, thanks to the persistence of our coworker Maebh Aguilar (@cryptogam_), who made it their goal to get a good seed harvest on their beloved ancestral crop from the Andes this year. They crawled, mulched, smooshed caterpillars, and sought out every good fruit, squeezing the seeds out for you. Uvillas taste incredible: tart, sweet, so bright and tropical like citrus. Unlike Ground Cherries, their fruit does not fall on the ground when ripe. They are originally from Brazil but long ago naturalized in high-altitude, tropical Peru and Chile. Back home in the Andes, it is known by many names, including "Aguaymanto," "Uvilla," and "Uchuva." In English-speaking places it is often called "Cape Gooseberry" (named for the Cape of Good Hope) or “Goldenberry.” In France, it is sometimes marketed as "Amour en Cage" meaning "love in a cage." At Truelove, while we love Ground Cherries we prefer eating Uvillas. However, while their plants are much more sprawling, they are a bit slower to ripen and less productive. That said, this is a surprisingly good late summer treat! #uvilla #aguaymanto #uchuva #capegooseberry #goldenberry #amorencage #physallisperuviana #seedkeeping https://www.instagram.com/p/CZiVm0pruDO/?utm_medium=tumblr