Pixwell Gooseberry Bush (Ribes hirtellum) Plants for Sale

How To Take Care Of Your Pixwell Gooseberry Bush (Ribes hirtellum) Specs

Note: No information given here, especially regarding medicinal and consumption uses of plants, should be considered medical advice; what you will find here is my opinion, either first handed or info found via internet research, and it could be incorrect. I have spent many hours finding out and cross-correlating this information to make sure it was as accurate as possible and am posting it here for your convenience. However, you should also do your own research – you are responsible for your own knowledge, decisions and actions.

About These Plants:

Intro:

This is a Pixwell Gooseberry bush; it is an American goose berry that is smaller than European gooseberries, however it has fewer thorns. ‘Pixwell’ is known for its ability to produce; a lot. It bears tasty fruit in their second or third year after being planted. These plants are approximately two years old and may produce fruit either this year or next.

Zones: 7 – 11

Does this plant produce fruit?

Yes. The plant grows berries the second or third year after it has been planted into the ground, as long as you provide it the needs as described.

The berries appear in the Spring as large green berries and will gradually turn pinkish/red. Once they’ve turned pinkish/red, the berries are ripe.

A mature plant will yield 4-6 qts of berries each year.

How big do these plants grow?

4-5 feet high- If you wish to keep the bush from getting too high, trim it back in the fall.

The plant spread is appx 5′

Growing Needs:

Light:

Full sun to partial shade.

Soil:

The Pixwell Gooseberry bush prefers a soil pH of 6.0 – 6.8 and will thrive in rich, moist soil that is well-drained. Mine is grown in a large tub and is growing well, producing lots of berries each year.

Watering:

Keep the soil moist but not soaking wet.

Fertilizers:

In early spring, fertilize with 12-12-12 fertilizer.

Maintenance:

The Pixel Gooseberry bush needs little maintenance; simply prune it back each Fall so it doesn’t become too large and unmanageable.

How Fast Does This Plant Grow:

This plant grows relatively fast.

Medicinal Benefits:

Coming soon…

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Disclaimers:

As you will see noted throughout this website, this is not a business. It is my back yard hobby.
Periodically I have several of the plants posted here that I must sell off to make room in the greenhouse for different plants and to help off-set the cost of running the greenhouse. I tend to sell the most in August – September as I prepare for the winter months.
Any information regarding the care from any of the plants listed here is based on either what has worked for me, what was on the plant’s seed package or label, or what I have learned off of the internet from various sources, for which I provide their names/websites. I am simply sharing my findings with you.
What works for me and others may not work for you. It is your responsibility to research and determine the care you wish to provide the plant and whether or not to use the plant in any way indicated or to try any recipes included.
Always consult your doctor before consuming any plant material due to potential bad reactions and/or side effects.

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