This will be the 5th year of trying to successfully grow Gooseberrys.The first and second year I had attacks of sawfly which stripped the plant completely of it's leaves, the third year, mildew which I treated with organic derris dust which didin't work, the fourt year mildew again so used pyrethrum which worked but no fruit! This year and I'm going all out to get some fruit from this plant!! I heard from somewhere to mulch with pine needles and potash so I burnt the christmas tree and will try this!! If this doesn't work the plant will be joining the christmas tree on the bonfire next year!!
