Hinnomaki Green Gooseberry Bareroot Plant – Ribes uva crispa

Hinnomaki Green Gooseberry Bareroot (Ribes uva crispa) offers reliable, disease-resistant fruiting for UK gardens and allotments. This mid-season variety is known for its olive green, sweet berries and strong resistance to powdery mildew, making it easy to grow in most temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Fruit: Medium-sized, olive green berries with aromatic, sweet-tart flavour.
• Disease Resistance: Notably resistant to powdery mildew.
• Growth: Vigorous, upright bush. Matures to 1.2–1.5m tall.
• Harvest Time: Mid-season (typically July in the UK).
• Root Type: Supplied bareroot; acclimates quickly when planted during dormancy.

Planting Guidelines

• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded, frost-protected location.
• Prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-draining soil; avoid waterlogged spots.
• At planting, soak roots in water and mix quality compost into soil.
• Space plants at least 1.2m apart for airflow and healthy growth.

Customer Questions

• Is it suitable for UK gardens? Yes, Hinnomaki Green thrives in UK conditions and resists local diseases.
• How does it compare to red varieties? It produces firmer, sweeter green fruit with distinct flavour; disease resistance is generally higher.
• Benefits of bareroot? Bareroot gooseberries establish rapidly, enabling strong root systems when planted in dormant season.
• Disease resistance? Especially resistant to powdery mildew, a common problem for gooseberries.
• Best planting spot? Full sun, sheltered from wind, in moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soils.