Make sure the soil pH is slightly acidic, between six and 6.5, for the best growth. Gooseberry plants need approximately one meter of space around them to grow well. If you are planting more than one ...

Look out for gooseberry sawfly from late spring onwards. Check leaves regularly for caterpillar damage and control by hand. If this is proving hard, spray bushes regularly with an insecticide.

Gooseberry, is a common name for many species of Ribes (which also includes currants), as well as a large number of plants of similar appearance. The berries of those in the genus Ribes (sometimes ...