Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Röd' - Red Gooseberry - organic fruit plant

Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmäki Röd'

Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmäki Röd' – Red gooseberry with abundant harvest

The Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmäki Röd', also known as the red gooseberry, is a hardy and productive variety much loved by gardeners and food enthusiasts. This bush produces medium-sized, red-purple berries with a deliciously sweet, aromatic flavour and a refreshing tang. The harvest season runs from July to August, and the berries are perfect eaten fresh or used in jams, pies, and desserts.

🌸 Key features

• Fruit: medium-sized, red-purple berries with sweet, fresh flavour

• Harvest: July – August

• Height: 100–150 cm

• Position: full sun to partial shade

• Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained

• Hardiness: fully hardy in temperate climates

• Maintenance: prune annually to encourage airflow and abundant fruiting

🌿 Garden uses
The gooseberry is perfect for the vegetable garden, fruit hedge, or as a standalone bush. Thanks to its compact growth, it also suits smaller gardens. The berries attract birds, but with netting you can still enjoy a generous harvest.

💡 Care tips

• Plant in full sun for the sweetest fruit.

• Prune after harvest to remove old wood and encourage young shoots.

• Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during fruit development.

🌟 Why choose Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmäki Röd'?
This variety offers excellent yield, delicious flavour, and strong growth, making it a top choice for anyone wanting to enjoy fresh gooseberries straight from the garden.