KB2273 Thompson & MorganGooseberry (ribes Uva-crispa) Captivator 1 Br X 1 Deals

Product Name: Thompson & MorganGooseberry (ribes Uva-crispa) Captivator 1 Br X 1

Product Category: Fresh Cut Flowers in Arts & Entertainment

Manufacturer: Thompson & Morgan

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Gooseberry ‘Captivator’ is a Canadian-bred variety which is super hardy and particularly heavy cropping, producing excellent yields of sweet but also perfectly tart deep pink berries in summer. Virtually spine-free stems enable easy picking from spreading, gently drooping branches. Perfect for eating fresh or as an addition to puddings and desserts, also makes a lovely jam. Easy to grow and reliable, Gooseberry ‘Captivator’ is mainly trouble-free and shows excellent resistance to mildew and leaf spot.Plant gooseberry bushes in an open sunny position on any well drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate a generous amount of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Remove any shoots or dormant buds from the base of the plant as these will produce unwanted suckers later on. Goosberries should be planted at a distance of 1.5m (5') apart at their original depth which is indicated by a mark left on the stem by the nursery soil.Water well for the first year until plants are fully established. When growing gooseberries, the soil must not dry out during hot periods, particularly while the fruit is being formed. Remove any suckers from the base of the plant as they arise. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Harvest some gooseberries for cooking and freezing in May, leaving the remaining fruit to ripen fully in June for eating fresh from the bush.Prune gooseberry plants in winter. Remove dead, damaged and crossing stems, before thinning the remaining stems to create an upright open bush. Shorten the remaining stems by half. In spring apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil.. Position: Full Sun/Partial Shade . Height: Up to 1.2m when fully established. Spread: Up to 1.2m when fully established. Supplied as 1 x Gooseberry ‘Captivator’ Bare RootImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Features: Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) ‘Captivator’ is a hardy garden fruit plant, high yielding with tasty edible berries in summer. Easy to grow, ideal for kitchen gardens and allotments Virtually spine free variety enabling easy picking, deep pink fruits in summer have an exceptionally sweet flavour. Eat fresh or use to make delicious jams and puddings A generally trouble-free variety with excellent resistance to mildew and leaf spot. Plant in a sunny position with a rich, free-draining soil. Ideal for kitchen gardens and allotments Potted hardy plants; Supplied as 1 x Gooseberry ‘Captivator’ Bare Root Specifications: Model Number: KB2273

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