{"product_id":"poorman-gooseberry","title":"Poorman Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes hirtellum 'Poorman'\u003c\/em\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 red-fruited, heritage variety, widely planted as early as the 1890's, is a highly flavored, dessert-quality variety which can be eaten out of hand. The smallish berries are sweet, aromatic, and have tough, smooth skins - which offer the delightfully distinctive \"pop\" texture of a good gooseberry when eaten. Yields of 5+ pounds per plant over a long period beginning in midseason. The erect-to-spreading, large, vigorous canes have fewer spines than some other cultivars, and plants average 3'x 4' at maturity. Considered by many to be the best American gooseberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood mildew resistance. Prefers 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut sweet varieties are wonderful for fresh eating, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Raintr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutstanding Canadian and European cultivars not usually available in the U.S. Gooseberries generally ripen in July. 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":"2 Quart Pot","offer_id":48648626897051,"sku":"CMFPB 1713694794","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648626929819,"sku":"CMFPB 1713694794-2","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock-99670808-_1.jpg?v=1779961914","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/poorman-gooseberry","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}