Ribes uva-crispa
gooseberry
Common names: stachelbeere, klosterbeere, krausbeere
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Description
The gooseberry (Ribes uva‑crispa) produces green, yellow, or red berries depending on the variety—unripe berries are tart and suitable for pies, while fully ripe ones are pleasantly sweet for snacking. The thorns make harvesting a bit laborious but protect the fruit from birds. Powdery‑mildew‑resistant varieties such as 'Invicta' reduce the need for spraying.
Care instructions
Plant the gooseberry in autumn (October, week 43) in a well‑air‑circulated, partially shaded spot to reduce powdery mildew risk. Prune the shrub annually, cutting light and removing inward‑growing shoots. Mulch the root zone, water during dry periods, and harvest from June onward—earlier for pies, later for fresh consumption.
Pruning
Companion planting
Varieties
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