shrub

Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) — a shrub, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to part shade
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Fruitedible berries
Mulch_biomassmedium

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering usually begins about 30 days after emergence, lasting for approximately three weeks.
fruitingFruit development starts about 45 days after flowering and continues for up to two months.
harvestHarvest season typically runs through July, depending on the cultivar and ripeness desired.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening day lengths.
dormancyPlants enter dormancy shortly after leaf senescence, triggered by cold temperatures and short days, lasting through winter.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodscuttings, division, seed
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold_moist
Divisionautumn

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, pollinators
Can host pestsgooseberry_sawfly, aphids, spider_mites
Can host diseasespowdery_mildew, anthracnose