{"product_id":"pixwell-gooseberry","title":"Pixwell Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa x missouriense 'Pixwell'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibited to DE, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eME, NC, NH, NJ \u0026amp; WV, and by permit only to MA, RI, and NJ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most gooseberries, Pixwell has very few thorns, making the harvest of its abundant, crunchy, mild and sweet pink-to-purple berries less of an adventure and more of a pleasure. It is rust and mildew resistant and has decorative burgundy fall leaf color. One of the best for pies and jams (and the landscape)! Ripens early-midseason and averages 4-5# yield per plant. Canes are vigorous and spreading, with a mature bush size of about 4' x 5'.\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\u003e Gooseberries 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. Hardy to USDA Zone 3.\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":"2YR Bareroot","offer_id":48648727265435,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211599927","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/green_gooseberry.jpg?v=1779962894","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/pixwell-gooseberry","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}