{"product_id":"colossal-gooseberry-1","title":"Colossal Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa 'Colossal'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibited to DE, ME, NC, NH, NJ \u0026amp; WV, and by permit only to MA, RI, and NJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese super-sized, egg-shaped fruits grow up to 1.5 inches in diameter! With translucent green skin and sweet, mild flesh. A reliable bearer, it's vigorous and hardy, although can be susceptible to powdery mildew. Originated in Mankato, MN by Frank Schwab and introduced in 1974.\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 best 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGooseberries, highly prized in Europe as an important part of a well-rounded garden, have been sadly neglected in America, perhaps because people remember gooseberries as tart and mouth puckering - b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eut sweet varieties are wonderful for fresh eating! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGooseberries generally ripen in early summer, just after strawberries. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer well-rooted, one-year bushes. USDA Zones 3-8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eGooseberry Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648729526427,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211075639","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock-1811261533-1-_1_e511d9d7-1835-4010-aadb-c7f22fb13e05.jpg?v=1779962945","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/colossal-gooseberry-1","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}