posted 2 years ago
I tasted gooseberries for the first time a few years ago and immediately loved them. Unfortunately it's nearly impossible to get gooseberries or currants shipped here because of the white pine blister rust. Oddly I was at work small garden center in a neighboring county and noticed they had both currants and gooseberries for sale. I inquired and the owner said that they're not banned in all counties. Unfortunately they are in my county but not in the county my parents live. So my currants and gooseberries reside there, which is less than ideal but I still get to enjoy them.
As far as breeding, I haven't a clue. I'd think crossing with native varieties would likely produce something adapted to your climate. Please keep us updated.
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