Dessert and Culinary Gooseberry. Very large dark red fruit with an intense flavour. Has a good resistance to mildew. Plant has good vigour and will set heavy crops. Picking time mid July. Height and Spread 120cm. Full sun. Hardy.
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’ is a vigorous gooseberry noted for its large, dark‑red fruits, intense flavour and reliable mildew resistance. Compact yet productive, it reaches about 1.2 m in height and spread, cropping heavily by mid‑July.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Plant Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’ in late autumn or early spring when the soil is workable and still holds natural moisture.
Site Selection
Ribes prefers an open, sunny position but tolerates light shade; choose fertile, well‑drained ground sheltered from harsh winds.
Planting Instructions
Set the plant slightly deeper than it grew in the nursery pot, spacing bushes about 1.5 m apart; back‑fill with compost‑enriched soil and water well.
Watering Requirements
During the first two years, keep Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’ evenly moist, especially in dry spells; once established, water during prolonged dryness to maintain fruit size.
Feeding
Each spring, mulch around Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnomaki Red’ with well‑rotted compost or manure and top‑dress with a balanced granular fertiliser to fuel strong shoot growth and fruiting.
Pruning & Training
In winter, shorten new growth by a third to build a sturdy framework, then thin crowded stems after harvest; this keeps light and air moving through the heart of the bush.
Harvesting
By mid‑July, your Ribes should reward you with heavy clusters of sweet‑tart berries—pick regularly to encourage the last fruits to size up.
Final Tips
With minimal care, Ribes will supply sweet, mildew‑resistant berries year after year—perfect for fresh eating, pies and preserves.
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