Ribes uva-crispa Hinnonmaki Green

A mid-season gooseberry with larger than average, olive green fruit with a sweet and aromatic flavour and good resistance to powdery mildew. Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Green is an abundant cropper, once harvested, the fruit can be eaten straight from the bush, or used to make an array of puddings and jellies. Bred in Finland, very cold hardy.

Site: Sheltered, sunny site
Soil: Any light, moist, but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun; tolerates partial shade
Pick: Mid-July
Keep: Keeps for a few days in the fridge
Hardiness: Very hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Eating fresh, cooking – jam, fools, tarts and crumbles
Height: 4’ (1.2m) Spread: 4’ (1.2m)