Yellow Gooseberry Plants - Buy 3 Plants?

The gooseberry plant is known for its ability to grow quickly from small plant, to present shrub. In winter, when the plant has no leaves, it can be thinned out to maintain its shape and fruiting. Eight stem branches are often enough to become a full shrub again in spring that produces a lot of fruit.

The gooseberry plant is an ideal addition to the garden or balcony. The plant does not need to be in a very sunny spot, unlike most fruit plants. In the shade, the plant will also develop well, a morning or afternoon sun is often enough.

Water

This gooseberry plant likes a moist soil. Make sure it is not too wet either.

Light

The plant does not need to be in a very sunny spot, unlike most fruit plants. In the shade, the plant will also develop well, a morning or afternoon sun is often enough.

Soil

Humus-rich, well-drained soil.

Feeding/fertilisation

Fertilise this gooseberry plant in March/April. This plant does not need much fertiliser.

Flowering

Makes small white flowers in the first half of April.

Pruning

In winter, when the plant has no leaves, the plant can be thinned out to preserve its shape and fruiting. Eight stem branches are often enough to become a full shrub again in spring that produces lots of fruit. Important to know: gooseberries bear their fruit on 2-year-old wood. After harvesting, cut away the branches where the berries were attached.

Ready for picking

This gooseberry has yellow fruit that can be used for jelly, jam and juice. Nice to use in a fruit or vegetable garden. Be careful not to hurt yourself or your children by the thorns while picking the fruit.

Winter

The plant is hardy but does lose its leaves in winter.