The Anna Ralphs fruits on two-year-old wood. The Victorian method was to grow it as a "standard" (a single stem with a ball on top) or against a south-facing wall. Prune in winter to create an open goblet shape.
And the gooseberry? It’s her perfect, improbable symbol. anna ralphs gooseberry
Pruning is essential for gooseberries to prevent mildew and make harvesting easier (and less painful!). The Anna Ralphs fruits on two-year-old wood
Unlike blackcurrants, gooseberries do not all ripen at once. anna ralphs gooseberry