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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: mdjlucan on March 11, 2017, 08:06

Title: Gooseberries and fruit bushes
Post by: mdjlucan on March 11, 2017, 08:06

The leaves are starting to sprout on my  Goosberry what type of feed shall I give them now

Title: Re: Gooseberries and fruit bushes
Post by: Tenhens on March 11, 2017, 21:58

If you click on the 'Articles & Advice' at the top of the page and then the fruit section, you may find the info you're looking for.

Title: Re: Gooseberries and fruit bushes
Post by: Christine on March 12, 2017, 08:22

Think that this is the link that will be the most use - http://www.allotment-garden.org/fruit/gooseberries-growing/ (http://www.allotment-garden.org/fruit/gooseberries-growing/)

The RHS says "In late winter, feed with a balanced granular fertiliser at 100g per sq m (31/2oz per sq yd). Avoid feeding the plants with too much nitrogen because this can encourage sappy growth, which is prone to gooseberry mildew."

Title: Re: Gooseberries and fruit bushes
Post by: Middlesexbloke on March 12, 2017, 21:38

Sulphate of potash. A good handful or two sprinkled around each plant depending on how big it is. Potash is helpful for many fruit bushes but it is essential for gooseberries as they suffer from a lack of it. You'll get sulphate of potash from most garden centres and it's not expensive.