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Q.Gooseberry bush…no berries!

Zone Minooka, IL | Anonymous added on August 30, 2020 | Answered

We have beautiful bushes but no berries…first year plants.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on September 2, 2020

Your plants are so young, it's not surprising they haven't fruited this year. If they've become bushy, try a light pruning. In the spring you may want to fertilize, sparingly, with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. It's possible that all they need is patience. Here are a couple of helpful articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/gooseberries/growing-gooseberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/gooseberries/cutting-back-gooseberry-bushes.htm

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