Plant of the Month: Poha/cape gooseberry. Saturday, November 04, ... After the plants have fruited, it is best to prune them back by about a third to encourage new growth to support the next crop.

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We’re covering everything from planting to pruning to help you grow a successful crop of gooseberries every year. What you'll need A gooseberry bush , like Gooseberry 'Hinnonmaki Gron' from Crocus ...