{"product_id":"sabine-gooseberry","title":"Sabine Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa 'Sabine'\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, RI, and NJ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tasty, pinkish berries on this hardy variety are medium sized and show an unusual teardrop shape. While yields of 3# per plant in midseason are average, the dessert-quality fruits are of excellent quality. The bush is generally upright and 4' x 4' with some sprawling, and it's less thorny than others. \u003cspan\u003eIt hails from Ottawa, Canada where it is also know as Canada 0273.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 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":48648609333403,"sku":"CMFPB 4403210977335","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648609366171,"sku":"CMFPB 4403210977335-2","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock-506793244-_1.jpg?v=1779961777","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/sabine-gooseberry","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}