Why My Various Fruit Shrubs Have Never Flowered

I bought gooseberry, raspberry and red currant fruit shrubs but they have never flowered or produced fruit in five years, but very sturdy plants

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/28/2020 @ 11:16 am

If all are experiencing the same symptoms, then it is likely a soil nutrient issue.

Soil that contains too much nitrogen, and not enough phosphorus and potassium or that has a pH imbalance, can cause flowering and fruiting issues.

If there are no other symptoms, then these parameters are likely imbalanced. These articles will help you to test for deficiencies and pH imbalances:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm ^[2]

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