{"product_id":"black-velvet-gooseberry-plant-ribes-uva-crispa-live-rooted-starter-hardy-zones-3-8-edible-superfood-berry-bush-organic-backyard-fruit-plant","title":"Black Velvet Gooseberry Plant – Ribes uva-crispa Live Rooted Starter | Hardy Zones 3–8 | Edible Superfood Berry Bush | Organic Backyard Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eGrow your own nutrient-rich berries with this Black Velvet Gooseberry live rooted starter plant. This hardy, cold-tolerant fruit bush thrives in USDA Zones 3–8 and produces delicious, antioxidant-rich berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, and desserts. Grown organically without pesticides on a private Illinois property, this plant is a safe and natural addition to any home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eThis well-rooted starter plant is shipped bare root (lightly packed in soil for moisture retention) and is ready to establish quickly once planted. With a mature height of 5–6 feet and self-pollinating capability, it’s an excellent choice for backyard orchards or edible landscapes. Please note: this is a spring pre-order and will ship after frost risk has passed in 2026. You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Black Velvet Gooseberry starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e✔️ Well-rooted, healthy plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e✔️ Shipped bare root with moisture protection\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e✔️ Organically grown (no pesticides)\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e✔️ Spring pre-order (ships after frost 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eCommon Name: Black Velvet Gooseberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ribes uva-crispa\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Rooted starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eMature Height: 5–6 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes (with pruning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e💡 Care Tip:\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003ePlant in early spring after frost danger has passed. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune annually to encourage airflow and maximize fruit production. Expect some seasonal leaf drop during semi-dormant periods—this is normal and part of its growth cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kisshousenursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965542383857,"sku":null,"price":67.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify3_42_f22b67c3-7498-44a9-8468-2aa9cc3567fa.jpg?v=1774768386","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/black-velvet-gooseberry-plant-ribes-uva-crispa-live-rooted-starter-hardy-zones-3-8-edible-superfood-berry-bush-organic-backyard-fruit-plant","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}