Gooseberry seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Gooseberry is a deciduous fruit shrub with a compact to spreading growth habit and thorny branches. It is well adapted to cool and temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Plants grown from seed establish gradually and are suitable for garden beds, hedging, and container cultivation. Consistent moisture and proper soil conditions support steady growth and long-term development.

Features

• Compact, branching shrub with spreading growth
• Suitable for garden beds, hedges, and containers
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Adapted to cool and temperate climates
• Requires consistent moisture for steady growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa
• Common Name (US): Gooseberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Fall or early spring
• Growing Season: Cool to mild season
• Sowing Season: December to February (after cold stratification)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days at 1-5°C stratification followed by 18-22°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 1-1.5 meters height, 1-1.5 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 90-120 cm between plants