Gooseberry

A popular variety which was first introduced in

A popular variety which was first introduced in 1855. It is easy to grow, a reliable cropper and isn`t too fussy about soil type either. The heavy yields of large, smooth berries are ready for picking in mid-July and have a crisp flavour. The fruit is perfect for bottling and preserves, but if left to ripen fully can be used as a dessert gooseberry too.Position: full sun, but some shading needed in very hot weatherSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: averageOther features: large, smooth berries (mid-July)Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Remove all weeds and dig in plenty of well-rotted manure in to the area. Once planted, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure every spring, as well as a nitrogen and potassium fertiliser. Make sure the plant is watered in dry weather and net the bushes to protect the fruit from birds. In the first year, prune shoots back by half to three-quarters to an outward-facing bud in winter. After that prune out weak and older bran

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