Ribes uva-crispa - Dessert/Culinary. Producing green fruits in abundance from late July, this a must for first time gooseberry growers. Space 1.5 metres apart. Pruning is usually done in the winter, subsequently cut the leaders back by half to two thirds always to an upward-facing bud. Try to form an open-centred bush to encourage air circulation and prevent mildew. Priced for a 3 litre pot