Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa · Currants · Gooseberry family
Also known as: European Gooseberry
Easy90–150cmPet-friendlyEdible
Gooseberry care at a glance
Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Gooseberry
Common pests on Gooseberry include Sawflies. Also possible: Aphids, Capsid bugs and Birds. A common disease is American gooseberry mildew. Also possible: Leaf spot. Gooseberry is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Sawflies High
- Aphids Medium
- Capsid bugs Medium
- Birds Medium
Disease
- American gooseberry mildew High
- Leaf spot Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Gooseberry
- Which pests affect Gooseberry?
- Common pests on Gooseberry include Sawflies. Also possible: Aphids, Capsid bugs and Birds.
- Which diseases affect Gooseberry?
- A common disease is American gooseberry mildew. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Gooseberry toxic to cats and dogs?
- Gooseberry is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Gooseberry need?
- Gooseberry has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Gooseberry need?
- Gooseberry prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Gooseberry frost-hardy?
- Gooseberry is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Gooseberry?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.