Use mulch to moderate soil temperature fluctuations. Gooseberries can tolerate warmer temperatures than currants. Gooseberries do best in fertile, loamy soil that has good drainage. Optimum pH is 6.2 to 6.5, but they tolerate 5.5 to 7.0. At a higher pH, the fruit quantity may be limited, but the plants can still be used for landscaping.
Gooseberries do best in cool temperatures with full sun.
Gooseberries are an alternate host for the white pine blister rust, so avoid planting them with white pines. Fortunately, white pine blister rust generally isn't a problem in the High Plains and Rocky Mountain regions. However, gooseberries do tend to be more susceptible to powdery mildew. Permission is hereby given to duplicate this Plant talk Colorado TM script as is if credit is given to the sources.