What Do I Do To Stop My Gooseberry Being Savaged?

Question

I have sprayed continuously but still the grubs stuff themselves. Should I repot in clean compost? When and how should I prune. Should I cover it in netting. OR should I give up and buy gooseberries from the supermarket? We grew 2 this year! HELP!

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Answer 1

Repotting is a good idea and use a larger container. Gooseberry shrubs like to spread. This article tells you what kind of soil to use. You also can cover your plant with a row cover to protect it from beetles and currant fruit flies.

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/grubs-in-garden-pots.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/gooseberries/gooseberry-maggot-control.htm