Gooseberry Plant Collection
Description
Save money and guarantee proper pollination when you buy a gooseberry plant collection. Proper pollinators are conveniently included for you, so you won’t miss out on the abundance of flowers and fruit from these gooseberry plants. Plus, you’ll get a discounted price when purchasing a collection compared to purchasing the plants individually.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow gooseberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Questions & Answers
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Stark Bro's Store
For my turtle pen.
JAMES W
on May 25, 2020
Cheaper price. We planted a pixwell a few years ago and fell in love with half goosberry half blueberry pies This is a perfect mix to keep the pie just right...not too sweet, and not too tart!!!
CarlH
on May 24, 2020
For my turtle pen.
JAMES W
on May 25, 2020
mom likes goose berries
Tim S
on May 24, 2020
Can they grow well in San Francisco Bay Area?
BEST ANSWER: I live in Pennsylvania. The summers are hot (90???) the winters are cold (10???). I???ve had them 2 years and they are thriving. As long as I can keep the deer from eating them.
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- Racquel K on Jan 22, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2018
Do these varieties really survive in North Texas zone 8 with the heat we get in summer?
BEST ANSWER: I live in Guymon, OK (north of Amarillo) in zone 6B. My first year planting both gooseberries and jostaberries and currants was a learning experience. While they all started out fine, I lost several (I think) due to the mid-summer heat and hot, dry wind we get here. My second year planting them, I moved them into a part/sun shaded, somewhat protected location with much better results. No casualties and all came through the winter with flying colors. Likewise with some blueberry varieties. I was quite surprised by how well most blueberry varieties did here (quite unexpected) but several varieties (again) baked by the end of the summer. Same solution. worked for me there too..
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- Ben B on Mar 23, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 15, 2015
How would these do in the high desert of Arizona?
BEST ANSWER: I'm growing these in the high desert of southeast Idaho with no issues. Im a lot further north, but I would imagine the high desert temperature swings from day to night still apply. on the second year growth I harvested 3-4 gallons of berries. They seem to be doing very well and take minimal care.
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- Jarvis T on Dec 9, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 16, 2015
Can gooseberries be shipped to NH ?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Please enter your zip code into the My Location box. We will add a check mark by all compatible products along with letting you know if there are any items restricted from shipping into your region at this time.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Feb 6, 2020
Do you have to have a male and female plant?
BEST ANSWER: Both gooseberry plants in this collection are self-pollinating, but having them both will boost their production, giving you more and larger fruit.
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- LeAnn Staff on Oct 24, 2016
Do you ship to canada?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot ship products outside the United States, or to Hawaii.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 29, 2020
Do you have blue berries for zone 9A?
BEST ANSWER: I live in zone 6A and have both blue berries (as you ask about above) and
Goose berries. This is my 3rd year and expect more from them this year. I got a few last year. The plants are healthy and doing fine.
Goose berries. This is my 3rd year and expect more from them this year. I got a few last year. The plants are healthy and doing fine.
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- Michael K on Mar 16, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2018
What is the climate for gooseberries?
BEST ANSWER: Gooseberries can generally be grown in Zones 3-8.
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- LeAnn Staff on Jul 2, 2019
I have red currants but I would to get some black currants also. Will you be selling any in the spring?
BEST ANSWER: Black Consort currants will be available for spring shipping. If you click the link, you'll go to the product page where you can request an availability email - we'll contact you as soon as they're back in stock. Here's the page link: //www.starkbros.com/products/berry-plants/currant-plants/black-consort-currant
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- LeAnn Staff on Dec 14, 2018
Customer Reviews
4.1 / 5.0
42 Reviews
One lived, one shipped dead--twice
The red gooseberry, the Hinnomaki, seems to be doing well af the second year. However, I know the difference between a dormant and a dead plant. Stark brothers clearly had an issue with the green gooseberry. They replaced the dead one that was shipped, but the replacement was the same. Dead, not dormant. Because of their policies, after a couple of tries they were unwilling to replace the replacement--even when I explained that the replacement was clearly dead upon arrival. Neither of the green gooseberries (the original nor replacement) ever gave rise to any bud. In general, I purchase repeatedly for 8 years, Stark trees, plants and shrubs. But I won't be wasting money to replace the green gooseberry.
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Gooseberry plant collection
The Invicta started out well, but died by the end of August. The Hinnonmaki survived planted 5' away from the Invicta. The Hinno has some large green berries on it at this stage of the season. The plant is about 2' tall and spreading, and growing vigorously.
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Winter hardy zone 4
These plants have all survived the winter and look very healthy as of May 5th 2016. I hope they will produce some fruit this year. Last year I had a few berries on one plant. I would recommend the splats to all my bee keeping club members and any one else that would enjoy feeding the birds.
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gooseberries
Plants are growing great. I transplanted the plants two times due to deer eating them. There now green and thriving.
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Year 1
I had berries the first year. Last year, they looked a little scraggly. But, they look great this year and already have berries!
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I received beautiful, viable bare root berry plants this spring1
These berry plants are doing very well so far but showed no signs of flowering this spring, but the plants are still robust, so hopefully we will have Gooseberries next year. This is my third try with Stark Bros. Goose berries and these were the best plants yet.
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Planted these last year. They got attacked by aphids, but rebounded and are thriving.
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Gooseberry Plants
We hadn't grown gooseberries before getting the plants last year. The plants were hardy and they produced limited fruit the first year but are producing lots of berries this time. Still too early to have a clear idea of how they'll bear right now.
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Gooseberries
Plants are doing well after one year. I look forward to a fine crop for pies and jam.
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June 24, 2017
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Plants dried up
3 plants dried up even with the tender loving care they were given. Brought in soil mulch fertilizer and plenty of rain water they died
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Response from Stark Bro's
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your plants. Please contact Customer Support at 800-325-4180 for replacement information.
September 13, 2016
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