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09 Oct 23 Rowan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have a problem with my Cape gooseberries that I have been growing from self seeded plants for several years. The fruit is developing in the shell and can be felt with light pressure to be about pea size. But suddenly the fruit disappears. The shells are still there, green and appear undisturbed i.e no grub or bird holes , but the fruit has gone. It does not appear to be birds as i have netted the plants. I have sprayed the plants with eco oil and there is no obvious sign of insect activity. there has been some nibling of the plants not covered by the nets, probably possums, but no sign of their activity under the nets. Any suggestions?

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27 Oct 24 Margaret (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I am also having the same problem. Fruit getting to about pea size then drying up. There is a hole in the case as though an insect has come out of it. Did you receive any response to your pist?

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