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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Very hardy and easy to grow soft fruit plant. A gooseberry bush will produce delicious green or red berries with a lovely zingy taste. Perfect for tarts, fools, pies and jams. Heavy croppers and self fertile.
Prefer to be planted in a sunny spot, and can be trained against a wall. Gooseberry bush are also happy to be grown in a container. Ideal for small gardens.
Prune during the winter months two years after planting. Remove the old branches to encourage new, fresh growth. We supply container grown and bare root gooseberry bushes and have a few different sizes available.
Gooseberry
An ideal replacement for Pax, large red fruit, good quality, few thorns and more mildew resistant.
With its yellow sister this variety is excellent for organic growing with high mildew resistance.
With its red sister this variety is excellent for organic growing with high mildew resistance. A very hardy variety.
Mid season, large, pale green fruits for cooking, jam or freezing, A heavy cropper, mildew resistant and reliable.
Early, dark red dessert with excellent flavour, mildew resistant. Moderate vigour. Can be eaten fresh or cooked.
Very fertile, producing large, green fruits, turning a greenish-yellow when fully ripe. Good for fresh eating and cooking.
A pink fruiting variety, almost spineless and tolerant to mildew. An improvement for the variety Pax.