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How to feed gooseberries in autumn for large berries: summer residents reveal secrets
05.10.2024 16:15
Autumn feeding is an essential part of care for many shrubs, thanks to which the quality of the berries will improve.
Gooseberry is no exception.
If you feed the plant correctly, you can achieve a high yield of large and sweet berries.
What are the best fertilizer options to consider?
Mineral compositions
It is best to choose sources of phosphorus and potassium. These substances are necessary for the berries to grow tasty, large and sweet next year.
You will need to take 30 grams of double superphosphate with potassium sulfate. This amount will be quite enough for a square meter of plantings.
Fertilizers should be applied in dry form, simply by adding them to the soil.
Organic fertilizers
There are many options, but it is worth paying attention to bone meal. This is an excellent tool for collecting a quality harvest.
For one bush take up to a glass of bone meal.
It is also worth considering the option of high-quality mulch at the very end of the season, as this is necessary to create the most comfortable conditions for gooseberries.
