Growing Cape Gooseberry, also Golden Berry, Inca Berry

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03 Jun 17 dogs1 (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My gooseberry bushes are growing thick and with vigour The green envelopes some with no fruit or with small specks or green undeveloped fruit inside.What am i doing wrong.Ample water. could there be too much Raised garden bed.disapointment !
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09 Jun 17 Ken (Australia - temperate climate)
Undeveloped fruit is normally an indication of lack of pollination which is an increasing problem. Perhaps include as many flowering 'daisy' type plants to encourage bees and other pollinating insects.
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