Description
Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) is the tart classic of British and European gardens – plump, veined berries in green, gold or red, perfect for pies, fools, crumbles and preserves. The compact thorny shrub crops reliably in part shade and cool climates for many years once established.
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- Classic tart fruit for pies, crumbles and preserves
- Cold hardy and productive where many fruits struggle
- Thrives in part shade as well as full sun
- Long-lived shrub – crops for decades once established
- Compact habit, 1-1.5 m (3-5 ft), suits small gardens
Growing guide
- Cold treatment: 8-10 weeks cold moist stratification improves germination
- Sow: 5 mm (1/4 in) deep in moist mix
- Germination: 30-60 days at 15-20 C (60-68 F)
- Spacing: 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft) apart
- Light: full sun to part shade, moist well-drained soil
- Harvest: fruits typically from year 2-3; hardy USDA zones 3-8
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