Description
Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmaki Yellow’ produces high yields of golden-yellow fruits which, unlike other gooseberry varieties, has a distinctive aromatic flavour with a hint of apricot. Gooseberries are a great choice if you’re new to growing fruit, with a fairly compact and easy-to-manage habit, yet producing a rewardingly heavy crop of delicious berries during summer. Its compact size also makes it ideal for growing in containers or small gardens, particularly so as these resilient plants thrive in most conditions and can tolerate a certain amount of shade. The juicy berries are ready to harvest from June to mid-July and by the second season each bush could produce over 3kg (over 6lb) of fruit.Plant gooseberry bushes in an open sunny position on any well-drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate a generous amount of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Remove any shoots or dormant buds from the base of the plant as these will produce unwanted suckers later on. Gooseberries should be planted at a distance of 1.5m (5'). When growing gooseberries, the soil must not dry out during hot periods, particularly while the fruit is being formed. Remove any suckers from the base of the plant as they arise. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Harvest some gooseberries for cooking and freezing in May, leaving the remaining fruit to ripen fully in June for eating fresh from the bush. Prune gooseberry plants in winter.Position: Full Sun/Partial ShadeHeight: Up to 1.2m when fully establishedSpread: Up to 1.2m when fully establishedSupplied as 1 x Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmaki Yellow’ plant in a 3 Litre pot.Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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