{"product_id":"black-velvet-gooseberry","title":"Black Velvet Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa 'Black Velvet'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibited to DE, ME, NC, NH \u0026amp; WV, and by permit only to MA and NJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new, late-ripening gooseberry cultivar produces massive crops of sweet, reddish-black fruit with an delicious, complex flavor - reminds us of blueberries or grapes! The multi-sized berries hang on the tall, thorny branches for weeks and continue to sweeten until you pick them off. Expect yields of 5+ pounds per plant. Vigorous, upright bushes to 6' x 4' with some sprawling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers sun to part shade in hotter summer climates. Evenly moist soils with optimal ph of 5.8-6.8 and amended with organic matter regularly will produce vigorous plants with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yields. Plants reach mature bearing age by years 4-5, but begin fruiting as early as year 2, and will remain productive for 15-20 years or more. Space at 4'-5' for optimal airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardy, upright, disease-resistant bushes are very easy to grow, and tremendously productive in even the coldest parts of the nation. \u003cspan\u003eReliably self-fertile, but you'll get more production with another, different variety. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer well-rooted, one-year bushes. Hardy to USDA Zones 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eGooseberry Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"2 Quart Pot","offer_id":48648736047259,"sku":"CMFPB 1713694834","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648736080027,"sku":"CMFPB 1713694834-2","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock_175514207_1.jpg?v=1779962964","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/black-velvet-gooseberry","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}