Description
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’
Hinnomaki Red Gooseberry is a hardy Finnish variety that produces heavy crops of medium sized dark red berries with a rich, balanced sweet-tart flavor. The fruit is highly regarded for its complex taste and is excellent for fresh eating, pies, and preserves. This compact, vigorous shrub is very productive and resistant to powdery mildew and rust, making it a dependable and easy-to-grow choice. Gooseberries are nutrient-dense fruits high in vitamin A and phosphorus and perform well in full sun to part shade.
USDA Zone: 3
Pollination: Self-fertile, but yields improve with another variety nearby
Time to productivity: 1–2 years from planting.
Ripening time: Early to mid-summer.
Size: 3-5′ tall and wide.