Gooseberries will delight you with a rich harvest if you choose the right fertilizer.
In this article, we will tell you how to feed gooseberry bushes.
How to properly feed gooseberries
The optimal time of year to fertilize gooseberries is early spring or late autumn.
It is at this time of year that the plant is dormant, which allows the gooseberry to fully absorb nutrients from the fertilized soil and prepare for development in the next season.
During fruiting, experienced gardeners recommend using mineral and organic fertilizers.
Potassium sulfate, superphosphate or potassium salt are good for feeding gooseberries.
To prepare the fertilizer, dissolve 30 grams of the product in a 10-liter bucket of water.
First, water the shrub with warm water, and then apply fertilizer to the tree trunk.
Ash and bone meal can also be used as fertilizer for gooseberries.
What soil is needed to grow gooseberries
Fertile soil rich in organic matter is well suited for growing gooseberries.
Therefore, choose light, loose soil with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction (pH 6.6 - 7.0).
The bush will not grow on heavy and acidic clays.
Gooseberries tolerate drought more easily than excess moisture.
The plant does not like it when water constantly collects in the roots.
In this case, the bush bears fruit worse and gets sick more often.
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