Spinefree

created by Garten-Lilly at 29.04.2023

Features

Color

red

Location

Bucket

Outdoor

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

'Spinefree', as the name suggests, has very few spines on its branches. You can harvest without pricking yourself. The taste of this shrubby plant is also convincing. The medium-sized, light red fruits have a sweet aroma and are firm and juicy. The variety produces regular and high yields from July. The gooseberry can grow up to 1.5 meters high and is self-fertile. This means that no second pollinator is required. However, if pollination by another gooseberry takes place, yields can be increased. The plant is also resistant to mildew. Location and care Gooseberries tolerate slightly shady locations better than very sunny ones, as they are at risk of sunburn. Underplant a tall fruit tree with the gooseberry, for example. Although the plants are hardy, they should be protected in the event of late frost. The soil must be humus-rich, medium-heavy and nutrient-rich. Make sure that the shrub is not planted in soil that is too dry, as it cannot grow there. The gooseberry bears fruit on annual wood, which is why annual pruning is essential. Don't forget to regularly fertilize with soft fruit fertilizer to ensure a rich harvest.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

The location should be bright but sheltered. Between trees or shrubs is ideal. Gooseberries can get sunburnt in direct sunlight. The soil should be loose and humus-rich. Depending on use and variety, gooseberries are picked from the end of May to July or August. The fruits are formed on the annual side shoots of older shoots. Regular pruning is important to promote fruit formation. The first pruning is carried out after planting in the fall (October to November) or spring. Shorten the strongest ground shoots by about a third. Remove all but 6 of the remaining ground shoots. After the harvest, older side shoots are shortened. One-year-old side shoots must be left! They will bear fruit the following year. You will get the best harvest if several gooseberry varieties grow next to each other.