Wild Gooseberry
Ribes grossularia

Wild Gooseberry Plant

Wild Gooseberry commonly called as European Gooseberry, is a hardy shrub growing 1-2m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.


Picture illustrating Wild Gooseberry  plant

Habit

Shrub 

Height

50-100 cm

Growth

Medium

Soil

Well-drained loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25

Humidity (%)

60-80

Potting media

Loamy soil with compost

Fertilizers

Potassium-rich

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

200-300 grams

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.0-7.0

Soil EC

0.4-0.5mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

4 - 5kgs/tree

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

2-5 years

Health Benefits

High in Vitamin C, boosts immunity, promotes heart health

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 months with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Root Rot.

White powdery spots on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves, Dark lesions on leaves and stems, Curling, Yellowing, wilting leaves.

Neem oil, Prune infected leaves, Insecticidal soap, Improve drainage, reduce watering.

Myclobutanil-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl.

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