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Hinnonmaki Red Gooseberry - Wholesale

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Hinnonmaki Red Gooseberry - Wholesale
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Description

HINNONMAKI RED GOOSEBERRY

Ribes

These plants produce high yields of light purple fruits of good quality and flavor. They show some resistance to mildew. Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Care Info

  • Plant Type:An upright fruiting shrub with thorns. Growth will be 4 feet to 7 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.
  • pH Requirements:5.0 - 7.0
  • Soil Type:Sandy loam or clay loam
  • Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
  • Plant Rows Spacing:3 feet
  • Plant Aisle Spacing:9 feet
  • Mulching:Beneficial in all soils
  • USDA Zones:3 - 7
  • Scientific Name:Ribes

Grow Guide

PLANT USES: The fruits are consumed fresh or in marmalades, juices, pastries and wine. The gooseberry fruits make the best marmalades and pies. The sweet sour flavors of the fruit is a taste anyone will remember and will want to eat again.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Keep the soil moist at all times during the growing season.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Optimum amounts of fertilizers should be used to grow the plants fast to the wires. Nitrogen at the rates of 100 ppm daily can be used or apply granular Ammonium Nitrate, Calcium Nitrate or Ammonium Sulfate. In early spring apply small amounts of any Nitrogen fertilizer to the plant using 1 ounce per plant every 2 weeks during the growing season. Other nutrients should be added according to soil tests. The first two or three years will be needed to do nothing but grow the plant. Special attention should be given to Nitrogen applications . At maturity, the fourth year, apply Nitrogen at rates of 60 pounds and 90 pounds per acre of plants, broadcasting around the root growing area.

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