Which Variety of Gooseberries Should You Choose? Characteristics and Uses of Gooseberries

How to choose your variety of Gooseberry bushes?

You would like to plant Gooseberry bushes on your plot but you don't know which variety of Gooseberry bushes to grow Which grapes to choose? This guide to currant varieties Grappes lists the main varieties along with their characteristics and uses. For farm sales, supermarket sales, or processing? There's something for everyone.

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Our ranges of Gooseberry bushes Clusters :

Organic Gooseberry Range for Professionals

Conventional Gooseberry Bush Range for Professionals

Gooseberry Variety Guides Clusters :

Variety Fruit Color Remontante Precocity Productivity Fruit Size / Shape Disease Resistance / Hardiness Fruiting Period Taste Self-fertile
Jonkheer Van Tets Bright Red Non-Rising Early Very productive variety Medium to large fruit cluster Vigorous variety with good disease resistance, adapts to poor soil and is very cold resistant. June-July Juicy berries with a sweet taste. Suitable for fresh or for making jam, for example. Its juice is quite dark. The skin is a little thick. Yes
Junifer Bright red Non-Rising Early Very productive variety Long bunches Little need for cooling, suitable for the south of France End of June to End of July Perfect for processing because it is rich in pectin, which makes it easier to make jam. Yes
Laxton's Perfection Dark red Non-Rising Season Very productive variety Large bunches. Large fruit. recommended in northern or continental regions with cold winters, good hardiness and disease resistance but average vigor July Pleasantly fragrant, sweet and tangy with firm fruit Yes
London Market Light red Non-Rising Mid-Season Excellent yield. Can reach around 7 kg per plant in optimal conditions. Long, compact clusters. Large fruit. Round berries. Very hardy and vigorous variety. Resists down to -15°C. Good disease resistance. Do not plant on plains south of the Loire. Mid-July to Mid-August Juicy and tangy pulp, rich in pectin, therefore ideal for processing Yes
Rovada Red Non-Rising Late Very large production, easy to pick, reliable production, picking can be delayed because the fruit stays on the plant well Long bunches Resists fungal and leaf diseases. Attracts bees and butterflies. End of July to End of August Very tasty. Fragrant and slightly tangy. Suitable for fresh or processing.
Wilder Red Non-Rising Season Very productive Long bunches, medium size Good disease resistance July Very tasty fruit, good sugar-acid balance Yes
Mulka Dark red Non-Rising Late Very productive Small berries, long clusters Moderately vigorous but possible in mountain cultivation because it is very late. Needs soil enriched with organic matter. August Very sweet and aromatic fruit Yes
Glory of the Sablons Light Pink Non-Rising Late Productive variety Long bunches, medium size Vigorous variety. Not suitable for calcareous soils. Resists diseases well and down to -20°C. Not very susceptible to diseases except pest attacks. Mid-July to End of August Sweet and slightly acidic flavor Yes
Champagne Rose Pink Non-Rising Mid-Season Good production Numerous medium-sized clusters Adapts to all types of soil. Vigorous variety. Mid-July to Mid-August Sweet and mild flavor
Bar Le Duc White Non-Rising Late Average productivity Medium-sized, narrow cluster Hardy and moderately vigorous variety End of July to End of August Contains very few seeds. Can be used fresh or in processing: sorbet, jam, pastry juice, quite acidic and fragrant. Yes
White Cherry White-Pink Non-Rising Late Good production. Easy to pick. Long clusters. Medium-sized fruit. Good disease resistance but moderately vigorous End of July to End of August Firm fruit. Tangy and fragrant taste. Juicy. Very good fresh Yes
Red Lake Red Non-Rising Late Very productive, easy to pick Long bunches Highly resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and anthracnose Mid-July to End of August Good sugar-acid ratio. Very fragrant. Slightly tart. Yes
Red Start Red Non-Rising Very late (after Red Lake) Good performance Long clusters. Medium-sized fruit. Mid-August to late August Good acidic flavor. Very good for making into jellies. Yes
Rolan Bright red Non-Rising Season Very productive variety. Easy to pick. Long clusters. Medium-sized fruit. Very disease-resistant variety. High cold requirements. Suitable for harsh winters. July to August Very tasty. Slightly tangy. Medium aromatic. Suitable for all uses (fresh or processed) Yes
Rondom Pale red Non-Rising Late Very productive. Easy to pick. Known for its yield. Firm fruit. Large, regular-sized berries. Firm Hardy variety. Good tree retention. High light requirements. Strong immune system. Mid-July to End of August Exceptional flavor. Perfect for making into a pie. Yes
Rosetta Bright red color. Perfect for decoration because of its beautiful color. Non-Rising Late Very productive Large fruit The fruit may burst in hot weather after heavy rain Mid-July to End of August Perfect for making red fruit coulis or jam. Acidic taste Yes
Rotet Bright red Non-Rising Very late Reliable variety. Good productivity every year. Medium to large fruit Hardier than average variety. Resists splitting after rain. Mid-August to late August Very sour taste. Perfect for processing and decoration. Yes
Blanka Yellow-whitish Non-Rising Season Good productivity (between 6 and 11KG per shrub) Medium-sized fruit Very disease resistant but susceptible to powdery mildew July to August Juicy and fresh with large seeds Yes
Primus Translucent white Non-Rising Season High-yielding variety Medium to large fruit Retains its quality for a long time on the tree, then takes on a pinkish color. Resistant to diseases but slightly susceptible to mildew Mid-June to Mid-July Acidic and juicy. Suitable for fresh or juicy consumption. One of the sweetest white currant varieties. Variety very rich in Vitamin C. Yes
Werdavia Light Yellow Non-Rising Season Variety with excellent yield potential Very large bunches Hardy variety. Very disease resistant. Will withstand cold down to -22°C July to August Very tasty and rich in vitamin C. Sweet, tangy and fragrant taste Yes
White Dutchwoman White tinged with pink Non-Rising Late Variety that offers a good yield Large berries, long bunches Reliable variety. Disease resistant. Mid-July to End of August Sweet and fragrant flavor. Ideal for fresh consumption. Yes
White Versailles Translucent white with amber reflection Non-Rising Season Productive variety, easy to harvest Numerous short bunches, medium-sized fruit Good disease resistance. Frost resistant down to -15°C. Adapts to all soil types except those with excessive chalkiness. July to August Juicy and sweet pulp Yes
Zitavia Yellow-whitish berries Non-Rising Season High-yielding variety. Up to 7 kg per year/bush Long bunches, large berries Variety with fruits that remain on the tree for a long time. Resistant to rain and various diseases. Adapts to all soils. July to August Very sweet compared to red berries, juicy and very tasty. Perfect fresh or processed. Yes

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