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Title: More gooseberries
Post by: Columbus on May 14, 2005, 21:01:10

Hi all,

As I was saying in other threads,

I have baby gooseberries on my bushes. But today there were a handful of berries on the ground beneath them.
The bushes look to be thriving. Could the cold make them fall off? My spuds were damaged so I know the plot has been frosted. They don`t look pecked at.

I`ve made teepees of netting over each bush in case its birds. Should I be fleecing them against cold too?

Thanks, Col

Title: Re: More gooseberries
Post by: Mrs Ava on May 16, 2005, 00:06:59

I think this is common, like June drop with apples.  I think the plant just sheds to weaker fruits, leaving more energy to be devoted to the bigger babies.

Title: Re: More gooseberries
Post by: Columbus on May 16, 2005, 16:25:22

Thanks EJ,  :)

I didn`t know about June drop.

Col