Gooseberry bush - leaves going brown

[xanadu86]

I have a hinnonmaki gooseberry bush (red gooseberries), we planted it around 3 weeks ago - we bought it as a bush from a garden centre. However the leaves are all going brown now. I cant see any insects on the leaves, so i dont think its a pest - maybe a deficiency or disease though?

Can anyone help?

[Lesley Jay]

It could be potassium deficency. The cure is to feed with a tomato food as this is high in potash.

[xanadu86]

Thank you - will try it and let you know what happens x

[LadyElle]

If you are on heavy or clay soil, it may be drowning (i.e. the planting hole is full of water). Three weeks does not seem long enough for a deficiency to show itself all over a plant that looked healthy (???) when you bought it.

In any event, I would be inclined to take it back - most garden centres either guarantee their plants or replace - particularly if it has been as quick to fail as yours has.

Good luck

Laura