QuestionsHow to growFruitGooseberriesgooseberries 0 Vote Up Vote Down frank mc carthy asked 13 years ago I have two year gooseberries ,still no fruit how long do they take to fruit 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Gooseberries take a couple of years to fruit depending on the age and size of the plant at planting time. Do not prune too hard,, just choosing five or six main branches and shortening the side shoots in summer or winter.