The growing and ripening season is relatively short, so make sure to pick them quickly while ripe. As gooseberry bushes are prickly, we advise wearing gloves or protective clothing. For more ...

Make sure the soil pH is slightly acidic, between six and 6.5, for the best growth. Gooseberry plants need approximately one meter of space around them to grow well. If you are planting more than one ...

Gooseberries are easy to grow and one of the earliest fruits of the year. Follow our guide to growing your own. The ideal time for planting gooseberries is in the autumn. Prepare the soil ...

3. Savory snack with cape gooseberry Place halved cape gooseberries on slices of ripe tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil. A simple yet impressive appetizer.

The first thing to do is pickle your gooseberries. Put the vinegar, sugar, sea salt, juniper berries, mustard seeds, peppercorns and bay leaf in a small saucepan along with 150ml of water.