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Gooseberry - Captivator

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Fruit Trees > Temperate Fruit Trees > Berries Plants > Gooseberry - Captivator
Thornless mildew resistant Gooseberry, red sweet fruit when fully ripe. Requires cold winters and a moist partial shaded area rich in organic matter. Small deciduous bush producing many green gooseberry fruit in Summer.

$17.90 ($14.90-$17.90 choose a size)

Specifications of Gooseberry - Captivator

Preferred Climate Cool TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes (Often below -2)

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March

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Gooseberry - Captivator Reviews & Tips

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Edward3
★★★ 11y ago

CARLINGFORD, NSW, Australia

Took a long time to fruit. Reasonably good taste. However, hot weather can make the fruit drop before it develops full sweetness.

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