Gooseberry Growing Guide

Ribes uva-crispa

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Rich soil with compost dug in to retain moisture. pH of 6 to 6.5 preferred.

Position

Sunny position.

Frost tolerant

Yes but cover if a severe frost is forecast.

Feeding

May need potash (potassium) adding, particularly if the leaves start to brown at the edges.

Spacing

Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Plant in winter when dormant to help them establish better.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

After harvesting prune the bush back to five leaves on each side shoot and remove any dead or overcrowded branches to 'open up' the plant.

Harvesting

Harvest fruit when ripe, or a little before if heavy crop produced.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Gooseberry

Aphids (General)

Common Gooseberry Sawfly

Slug

Snail