{"product_id":"whitesmith-gooseberry","title":"Whitesmith Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes grossularia 'Whitesmith'\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\u003eIntroduced in England about 1824, (and sometimes confused with the variety Chataqua) this is a vigorous, tremendously productive upright bush, to 6' x 4'. The green to light yellow, oval fruit has a thin skin and a tender texture, ripens midseason, and is sweet with a hint of grape flavor. It is delicious eaten fresh or cooked. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistant to rust; susceptible to mildew. 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 - 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 Zones 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":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648724480155,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211141175","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock_554664052.jpg?v=1779962882","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/whitesmith-gooseberry","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}