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While clearing an area in the garden, I found a gooseberry tree/bush!
It's got some fruit on it, when do I pick it?
Thanks
It's got some fruit on it, when do I pick it?
Thanks
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When they ripen they get quite sweet.Originally posted by Bramble_killer View PostWhile clearing an area in the garden, I found a gooseberry tree/bush!
It's got some fruit on it, when do I pick it?
Thanks
If the berries are still 'tart' they aint ripe!
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Depends what you are going to use them for. If its cooking or jam making then pick them while still tart. If you want to eat them as a dessert fruit then wait till they go yellower, and keep trying or tasting them. There are lots of varieties and there are lots of differences. AlanComment
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And if you want to leave them until they are sweet, the best indicator that they are ripe is when the blackbirds start eating them.
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Originally posted by valmarg View Post
I think you mean...
And if you want to leave them until they are sweet, the best indicator that they were ready to be picked is when the birds have stripped all the fruit off them!!!
I'd suggest netting them as soon as possible!
PS: some varieties go red when they are sweet.Last edited by teakdesk; 23-06-2009, 11:02 PM.The proof of the growing is in the eating.
Leave Rotten Fruit.
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