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Gooseberry, ‘Hinnomaki’ Red

‘Hinnomaki Red’ produces a heavy crop of large, red gooseberries with sweet flesh and tangy outer skin for a unique sweet-tart flavor. Gooseberries are delicious in pies and ‘Hinnomaki Red’ will keep its gorgeous red color when cooking. Gooseberry ‘Hinnomaki Red’ is a dormant plant selected by DeGroot, offering you the opportunity to get a head start to the season! Due to its dormant state, this plant may lack foliage until it is planted. There is no need to wait until after frost, this may be planted as soon as the ground is workable. This early planting prevents transplant shock and allows it more time to develop its root system. If your plant does have foliage, provide protection from frost. Depending on the climate and weather experienced after planting, this plant could take up to 4-6 weeks to break dormancy and show signs of growth.

  • Delicious for fresh eating or in pies
  • Self-pollinating and cold hardy
  • Heavy producer
Gooseberry Hinnomaki fruit in a mug on a wooden plate
a basket of Gooseberry Hinnomaki fruit spilling onto a wooden surface

Plant Details +

Botanical Ribes 'Hinnomaki Red'
Common Name Gooseberry 'Hinnomaki'
Height 3-5'
Spacing 5'
Hardiness Zones 4-6
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Green
Fruit Red
Harvest Midsummer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 3 inches below the soil surface. Setting the lower branches below the soil level encourages the bush form to develop. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Frequent care and cultivation of your gooseberries will reward you with fruit year after year. A complete fertilizer should be applied once growth begins in the spring, and ample moisture provided throughout the growing season. Prune after harvesting.

Pests or Diseases: Mildew resistant