Up to a week or so ago a neighbouring plot holder had a fine crop of berries on his bushes. Not ripe but looking good. Now they are covered in a grey mould. The leaves look healthy and lush. Every problem I have look up says the leaves also should be suffering. Any answers to this please. He had a good crop last year in which I shared.
It sounds like mildew (American gooseberry mildew). Goosegogs are very susceptible, though there are resistant varieties. Botrytis is also a possibility.
Thanks for your reply. I will mention mildew to him. I don't think he will be able to harvest them.
Hello tomatoada.
It appears he can, but the resultant colour is not attractive.
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=739 (http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=739).
Regards
Bluecar
Good point. I don't think he will want to harvest them. I looked up the site. It mentions withered leaves but these plants have healthy green leaves. But I am sure you are both right. Thanks again for replies.
The pic on this site shows them with nice looking leaves.
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/problems/fruit-and-nuts/gooseberry-mildew/425.html
Well done D.