Black Velvet Gooseberry (Live plants) Perennial Vine, Shrub
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Self pollinating
Black Velvet gooseberry, Black Velvet gooseberries, commercial potential ,high quality dessert fruit, dark red, sweet, high quality fruit with a superb, almost blueberry-like flavor. a hardy and versatile perennial vine and shrub that will add beauty and flavor to any garden. This live plant produces clusters of delicious, sweet-tart berries that are perfect for jams, pies, and fresh eating.
Its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens or containers, and its ability to thrive in both full sun and partial shade makes it a great choice for a variety of growing conditions.
Grows in zones 4-7 has super vigor and is self pollinating.
Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 3 inches below the soil surface. Setting the lower branches below the soil level encourages the bush form to develop. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Frequent care and cultivation of your gooseberries will reward you with fruit year after year. A complete fertilizer should be applied once growth begins in the spring, and ample moisture provided throughout the growing season. Prune after harvesting. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist (approximately once a week or more for drier conditions).
Gooseberries are rich in nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium, to name a few. For example, a single gooseberry contains more than 500 mg of Vitamin C than an orange, highly rich in Vitamin C.
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