I love gardening, so I don’t mind that some plants demand more of my attention than others.I’m not mad when I have to grab the pruners to
03.07.2023 - 22:43 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How and When to Harvest GooseberriesI love the early summer because the weather is lovely, the whole season stretches out before you, and most importantly… it’s the beginning of gooseberry season!
In my area, the end of June means it’s time to start putting these flavorful fruits into pretty much every meal.
That means chopped gooseberries and nuts on my morning yogurt, pickled gooseberries on my afternoon sandwich, and grilled gooseberries on my evening fish.
If you’re growing your own bushes or you’re hoping to pluck some at a local U-pick farm, you’re probably wondering when and how to get the fruits away from those spiky bushes and into your mouth.
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This article will provide all the important details, plus a few tips on how to use up your harvest.
So get those gloves and berry baskets ready – it’s harvest time!
When to Harvest GooseberriesOnce you get your gooseberry plants in the ground, it takes them about three years to reach the point where you can get a full harvest off of a plant.
In the first year, you should rub or pick off any flowers to encourage the plant to focus on developing a healthy root system. That means no fruits for at least a year (insert sad face emoji here).
In the second and possibly third year, you’ll get a smaller harvest, but you’ll still be able to enjoy the tangy sweet fruits of your labor.
After that, you’re off to the races!
Unless you’ve selected an early-maturing variety, most gooseberries start producing in late spring or early summer, around the end of June or the beginning of July. Of course, this depends on where you live.
They’ll keep producing – again, depending on the variety
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