Gooseberry ‘Hinnonmaki Red’ is a reliable and heavy cropping variety that produces large yields of beautiful and sweet red berries that are packed with flavour, perfect for making jams and puddings. Allow them to fully ripen and they can also be enjoyed fresh as a snack! These trees are vigorous and have good disease resistance.Plant gooseberry bushes in an open sunny position on any well drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate a generous amount of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Remove any shoots or dormant buds from the base of the plant as these will produce unwanted suckers later on. Gooseberries should be planted at a distance of 1.5m (5') apart at their original depth which is indicated by a mark left on the stem by the nursery soil.Water well for the first year until plants are fully established. When growing gooseberries, the soil must not dry out during hot periods, particularly while the fruit is being formed. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Harvest some gooseberries for cooking and freezing in May, leaving the remaining fruit to ripen fully in June for eating fresh from the bush. Prune gooseberry plants in winter.Product Specifications:Position: Sun or semi-shadeHeight & Spread: Up to 120cm (48in)Delivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).