Product Description
We are now taking orders for Specialty Berry Plants
*** They ship from mid-December through April ***
*** We ship to colder states beginning in late March and early April UNLESS you request it to ship earlier.
If you live above Virginia, please tell us in the comments if you would like your muscadine order shipped ASAP or if you prefer for us to ship in April 2025.
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The Pixwell Gooseberries are light green berries that turn pink when ripe. Fruit is juicy and tart if not fully ripe. Great for pies and preserves. Great as an ornamental, the gooseberry bush has glossy leaves that turn purple in fall. Grows 4-6′ tall and can be used as hedge. Ripens late may.
A gooseberry is a tart to sweet tart taste. Gooseberries have a nice crunch and their tart flavor is sometimes likened to rhubarb or to a cross between a kiwi and a grape.
Gooseberry bushes are native to both Europe and North America, but are grown worldwide and have been for over a hundred years.
When planting pick a site with partial shade to full sun. Because plants bloom very early in spring, they are susceptible to late season freezes. Choose a site that warms up slowly in the spring, to minimize this possibility. Most soil will benefit from the addition of organic material such as shredded peat or compost.
Space the plants 3-6 feet apart in rows that are 6-8 feet apart.
The lifespan of gooseberry plants is 12-15 years with proper maintenance.
2 year old plant. Zones: 3-8
