{"product_id":"gooseberry-thornless-pack-of-1-cane","title":"Gooseberry Thornless (Pack of 1 Cane)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGooseberry Thornless (Pack of 1 Cane)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied as cane (Pack of 1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the unique beauty of this thornless bush that produces large, vibrant yellow-green berries. You might mistake them for grapes, but these berries are genuinely one-of-a-kind. Their oval shape and veined skin add a touch of elegance to their tart flavour. Enjoy them fresh or transform them into mouthwatering treats. Perfect for making delicious jams, jellies, desserts, and pies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't forget to protect your harvest from hungry birds with a handy net, and give them a cold winter for optimal fruit yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Plant the cane relatively shallow at 10cm deep. Encircle the plants with a mulch of straw. This method aids moisture conservation, suppresses weed growth, and prevents fruit from touching the soil, reducing spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late autumn to early spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-200cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2m, A sturdy trellis or support is necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy once established. Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer. You will get the best harvest after a couple of years of growth. Prevent birds from damaging the fruit. A healthy plant can produce reliably for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ideal soil is rich in humus and well-drained.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well and maintain moisture levels during flowering and fruiting. Applying a layer of mulch can aid in retaining water and reducing weed growth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Trim the bush by cutting it back to five leaves on each side shoot after harvesting. Also, eliminate any lifeless or overcrowded branches to enhance airflow and overall plant well-being. This will ensure its vitality. The fruits are produced from 1-year-old wood, so a light annual pruning after fruiting is recommended, and the removal of old wood to thin out every 3-4 years.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45762964947256,"sku":"EDP-06","price":18.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/gooseberry-thornless-pack-of-1-cane-890049.jpg?v=1750279402","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/gooseberry-thornless-pack-of-1-cane","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}