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Poorman Gooseberry

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Poorman Gooseberry

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1 - 9 $11.000 each
10 - 20 $9.500 each
30 - 99 $9.000 each
100 + $8.250 each
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Later ripening berry.
Abundant, Large, Flavorful Dark Red Fruit, "Dessert" 
Don't let the name fool you! Originated in Utah, the result of an American x European type cross, and introduced in 1888
Zone Map Best In Zones 4 - 10

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CORONA AL-8482 HIGH PERFORMANCE 36" LOPPER

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CORONA BP-4250 BYPASS PRUNER

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  • Lightweight forged aluminum handles 
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  • Ergonimically angled head for less bending of the wrist
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CORONA GT-3060 HOE/CULTIVATOR

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  • Strong, lightweight steel handle adjusts from 18" to 32" for extra reach 
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Currants and Gooseberries Culture Guide

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4-Color, Softcover. 43 pages. A complete production guide by Monique Audette and Michel J. Lareau. This book is designed to help establish your own plantation. The authors have prepared this guide to give youSee More Details

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A great way to minimize transplant shock and give your new plants a head start.
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The Fruit Gardener's Bible

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The Fruit Gardener's Bible by Lewis Hill and Leonard Perry
A Complete Guide to Growing Fruits and Nuts in the Home Garden
Enjoy bushels of crispy apples and baskets of juicy blueberries from your own backyard. Authors Lewis Hill and Leonard Perry provide everything you need to know to successfully grow delicious organic fruit at home, with tips on cultivating strawberries, raspberries, grapes, pears, peaches, and more. 320 pagesSee More Details

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Currants and gooseberries are a major fruit crop in Europe. Black currant juice is to the Europeans as orange juice is to us. They have not been produced widely in the U.S. for many reasons. The major reason being a federal ban on plants as they though white pine blister rust could be eliminated by eradication of the alternative host (currants). This was not the case and the federal ban was lifted, however, local bans are still in effect in some regional areas. Currants and gooseberries are hardy and easy to grow. A few plants will produce enough fruit for typical family use and this fruit is much prized for making jellies and pies. 

Planting Site 
Currants and gooseberries prefer a cool climate and a rich, moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Silt and clay loams are best; however, plants should do well on fertile sandy loams. Light, sandy soils that tend to become hot and dry during the summer, or land where water stands at any time during the year should be avoided. Because both currants and gooseberries blossom very early in the spring, they should not be planted on low lands or in pockets where late spring frost may injure blossoms. Your new planting should be made into weed-free, deeply-worked soils with pH between 6 and 7. 
The 
fruit of the gooseberry often scalds badly in hot weather, especially when exposed to direct sun. In zone 6 gooseberries thrive best when planted on a northern exposure where they will be shaded part of the day. Gooseberries are subject o mildew, therefore, they should be planted where there is good air circulation. On sloping ground, gooseberries should be planted high on the slope. 
 
How to plant
Set the plants as early as possible in the spring. Space plants 4 to  5 feet apart in each direction. Remove all damaged or broken roots before planting and cut the tops back to 6 to 10 inches above the ground. Set bare-root plants deep enough so the lowest branch will be just below the soil surface. This is to develop a bush from. Spread the roots well and compact moist topsoil firmly around them. Make sure no fresh manure or commercial fertilizer comes into contact with the roots. You should see new green growth in 2 to 3 weeks. 
 
Fertilizer
Apply a 6" layer of mulch of straw, grass clippings, sawdust or peat to control weed growth and maintain moisture. Apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) annually either in the fall after growth stops or early spring before growth begins. 
 
How to prune 
Before pruning gooseberries, wear some thick leather gloves. Gooseberries can become a tangled mess and susceptible to diseases if allowed to grow unchecked. Prune out any damage or dead branches on 1,2 or 3-year limbs. Prune the branches out to ground level in early spring. 
Prune 4-year old canes or older in early spring to ground level. Leave 9-12 stems per bush or cut all the limbs to the ground level, which will encourage the plant to produce larger fruit. 
 
Helpful Info
Arizona  -  Colorado  -  Idaho  -  Illinois  -  Indiana  -  Iowa  -  Kentucky  -  Maryland  -  Minnesota  -  Montana 
Nebraska  -  New York  -  North Dakota  -  Oregon  -  Pennsylvania  -  Utah  -  Vermont  -  Virginia  -  Wisconsin    Wyoming 
Confusion often exists about the legality of growing gooseberries and currants since up until 1966 a federal ban prohibited the growth of Ribes. The ban was established because gooseberries and currants can serve as alternate hosts to white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola), a fungus that needs both Ribes and white pine to complete its life cycle. This federal legislation was rescinded in 1966 but many states still have restrictions. If you have white pine nearby, though, you may want to consider growing less-susceptible types of Ribes. Black currant (Ribes nigrum) is by far the most susceptible, and for this reason many areas still prohibit growing it. Resistant black currant varieties are available. Red and white currants are less susceptible, and gooseberry is the least susceptible.

 Currants and gooseberries can be planted as a single specimen, in groups, or as hedges.

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We are dedicated to shipping your plants the fastest, most economical way possible. It is important that your plants not sit in a warehouse over a week-end. Orders shipping to western states are typically shipped on Mondays for Friday delivery. Indiana orders are typically shipped on Thursdays for Friday delivery. Remaining states are shipped on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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We currently ship within the U.S. using UPS Ground, 3-Day Select, 2-Day or Next Day Air. For UPS ground service, the minimum shipping charge is $10.00.

Expedited Shipping: Unless you have a specific need to ship quickly, it is not necessary to choose expedited shipping. The majority of our plant orders ship UPS Ground or Priority Mail and arrive by the end of the week they are shipped in terrific shape, ready for planting.

Special Note for Alaska: All Alaska orders are shipped Priority Mail. Shipping cost depends on number of boxes and total weight, which we do not know until your order is packed. Therefore, your credit card will be charged two different times. Once at time of order for merchandise only and again at time of shipping for shipping costs only. If you want to be notified with the shipping cost prior to your card being charged please make a note in the comments section. Keep in mind this will delay your shipment if we are unable to reach you.

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