{"product_id":"gooseberry-organic-grown-ribes-uva-crispa-captivator-3ltr-55cm","title":"Gooseberry (Organic Grown) - Ribes uva-crispa Captivator  - 3ltr\/ 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGooseberry 'Captivator' (Ribes uva-crispa)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Captivator’ is a modern, almost thornless red gooseberry bred for sweet dessert-quality fruit and easier picking. It carries green fruit that ripens to rosy red, ideal for eating fresh from the bush as well as for pies and jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost thornless – much easier to prune and pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet red berries suitable for fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood mildew resistance compared with older varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact bush ideal for smaller gardens and allotments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eFertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun or very light shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter prune to an open, goblet-shaped bush to allow light and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove low, sprawling branches that trail on the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in dry spells, particularly in late spring as fruit is swelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms a compact bush around 1–1.2m tall and wide within 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be picked green in early summer for cooking, or left to ripen to red for sweet dessert use from mid-summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily gardens where children can safely pick fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers wanting high-quality dessert gooseberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller gardens and mixed fruit cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996778656077,"sku":"8719474810436","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/gooseberry-organic-grown-ribes-uva-crispa-captivator-3ltr-55cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}