Gooseberry 'Hinnomaki green'

Ribes uva-crispa

How to grow Gooseberry 'Hinnomaki green'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Prune to ope the centre of the bush, any crossing branches and shorten new growth by half

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hinnomaki green is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Hinnomaki green from seed

Grow more plants by cuttings or layering branches that curve towards the ground

Transplanting Hinnomaki green

Does not require full sun, a moist position but well drained soil. Dig in well rotted compost before planting.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hinnomaki green is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Hinnomaki green

Harvest in two stages a few weeks apart. remove alternate fruit that can be use in cooking and leave half the crop to ripen and sweeten further

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.