[jimthejimjim]

I inherited some Gooseberry bushes on my new plot, 2 of which I passed on to another plot holder.

Whilst digging over the patch where they once were I have come across a number of roots that I would say are still living.

Can I use them to grow new plants? Or will that never work

[mumofstig]

If you want some more, just see if anything grows from the roots, you may be lucky. I wouldn't try moving them, just wait a while

I can't help wondering why you gave the others away though if you want more now  

[jimthejimjim]

Sounds odd really when you put it that way.

I don't need anymore but I'd hate to get rid of them if they are good for making new bushes.
Theres always someone to pass things onto.

[gillie]

Gooseberries layer very easily - sometimes too easily, so if you want more bushes peg a branch of your remaining bushes to the ground.  If you don't want any more prune off any branches lying on the soil

Gillie

[Siouxfly]

Do other fruit bushes layer at all?
I've also got red currant, blackberry, blueberry, white currant & black currant would it be worth trying with any of them?

[DavidT]

Any of the currants layer quite easily.

[Siouxfly]

Any of the currants layer quite easily.

Great thanks David I'm going to try this method asap. Well when the weather improves anyway

[DavidT]

They will root at the leaf node, so make sure this area is in contact with the soil.

[jimthejimjim]

So just a root cutting on it's own wont do very much then??