Gooseberry Varietals

Below is a list of all known varietals for Gooseberry. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Captivator	A semi-thornless variety with large, sweet, reddish-pink berries, also resistant to mildew.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Hinnomaki Red	A red gooseberry variety known for its sweet flavor and good resistance to mildew.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Hinnomaki Yellow	A Finnish variety that produces a heavy yield of yellow-green berries with a unique, aromatic flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Invicta	A very popular, heavy-cropping variety with large, pale green berries and good resistance to mildew.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Poorman	Known for being one of the best American varieties for fresh eating, with sweet, red berries and fewer thorns.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Whinham's Industry	An old, reliable variety with large, red berries that are excellent for both fresh eating and cooking.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2