Can I Grow Gooseberries By Digging Up The Bush With Roots & Planting It

Question

A friend has a lot of Gooseberry bushes & she no longer wants them. Wants to use the area for another purpose. If I dig up the bushes can I replant them & them do well? She has a variety of sizes.

Answer 1

Yes, be sure to get as much of the root ball of the plants. Here is more about them:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/gooseberries/growing-gooseberries.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/gooseberries/