Gooseberries bear fruit abundantly every year, do not require the selection of pollinator varieties, are early-bearing, are not afraid of partial shading and are not demanding of soil quality.
In many ways, the bush is ideal for gardeners, but sometimes the plant fails. This happens due to the gardener's fault.
If the berries darken, wrinkle, fall off, it is time to save the gooseberry. The reason is that the bush is "overloaded". The whole point is that the plant needs to be trimmed periodically.
Pruning gooseberries
If you ignore pruning the bush for years, the harvest will deteriorate significantly over time. To prevent the plant from getting sick and to ensure proper development, you should leave no more than 20 branches. All old, sick, damaged shoots should be mercilessly removed with pruning shears.
Powdery mildew
A fungal disease that can result from thickening of the gooseberry bush. It is difficult to cure the plant, so it is better to prune the plantings in a timely manner.
In addition, powdery mildew often affects old bushes. It is better to replace them with new varieties that are more resistant to powdery mildew.
