{"product_id":"1-live-plant-black-velvet-gooseberry-ribes-uva-crispa-6-inch-tall-well-rooted-starter","title":"1 Live Plant Black Velvet Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa 6 Inch Tall Well Rooted Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet Gooseberry is a distinctive fruiting shrub prized for its deep, dark burgundy fruit and reliable yields. This well-rooted starter plant arrives about 6 inches tall, ready to establish and grow into a productive garden addition with attractive foliage and seasonal interest.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fruit is firm and flavorful, excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, pies, and preserves. Plants are self-fertile and grow as compact, upright shrubs, making them a good fit for borders, fruit gardens, and container growing. They leaf out in spring and ripen fruit in early to midsummer, providing both ornamental and culinary value.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Ribes uva-crispa\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Black Velvet\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Perennial fruiting shrub\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Compact, upright\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-draining, loamy, slightly acidic\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Fruit ripens early to midsummer\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 3-5 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Self-fertile; fruit color deepens as it ripens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663439462536,"sku":"MOT-060","price":80.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_87ad77ae-0411-4428-a41f-321404f731a4.png?v=1791897089","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/1-live-plant-black-velvet-gooseberry-ribes-uva-crispa-6-inch-tall-well-rooted-starter","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}