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28 Aug 15, Beth Prins (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

What soil will gooseberries best grow in. I have managed to grow some from seed but they seem to wilt when they reach around 20/30 cm tall. I battle to get them to grow to full height and fruit.

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25 Nov 15, omari (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

I have cape gooseberry seeds and seedlings ...if interested get back to me

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30 Dec 15, bian kaighin (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hope I am not too late, f not I would like about 6 plants please. I live west Durban so please advise price including delivery

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05 Feb 16, Mandrid Blignaut (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Hi Omari Do you still have gooseberry seedlings available? We're looking for a large number.

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04 Feb 16, Mandrid (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Does anyone still have cape gooseberry seedlings available?

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24 Mar 16, Sandi Inch (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

would I be able to grow gooseberries on my window sill as I live in a flat. I have planted seeds and have a plant come up which is 3 - 4 cm in height....... will it survive?

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01 Aug 16, Deon (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

hi do capegoose beries require full sun?

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01 Oct 16, May (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

In my experience, they grow fine in full sun, but they bear more fruit if they have a bit of shade. I plant mine in flowerbeds and sheltered behind taller trees/plants, so they get morning sun and then dappled shade for the rest of the day.

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04 Apr 17, Arlene Davis (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

The leaves of my cape gooseberry plant has white spots and is turning brown. The pod has black - looks like fungal growth inside. Is there a home remedy for this and can the fruit be eaten?

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05 Apr 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Sounds very much like a fungal problem to me. Many organic gardeners use a 10% milk solution in water to control mildew. You could give this a try as a first resort. Using a copper based spray is also okay. To prevent fungal problems plants need good air circulation particularly in humid areas. If your plant is dense it may be a good idea to thin it out a bit, cape gooseberries are normally treated as an annual so save some seeds and plant them in the spring in a sunny, airy spot. Trust this helps.

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