Hinnomaki Red is a popular, cold-hardy gooseberry variety originally bred in Finland for its exceptional flavor and disease resistance

Key Characteristics

• Flavor Profile: It features a unique “sweet and tart” combination; the outer skin is tangy, while the inner flesh is juicy and sweet.
• Fruit Appearance: It produces medium-to-large, ruby-red berries that ripen in mid-summer (typically July).
• Plant Habit: A compact, upright shrub reaching 3–5 feet in height and spread.
• It is noted for having thorns, though some growers find it easier to harvest than other varieties.
• Ornamental Value: The lobed green foliage turns a striking bright red in the fall.

Growing Tips

• Hardiness: Extremely cold-tolerant, suitable for USDA Zones 3–7.
• Sun & Soil: Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8.
• Pollination: It is self-fertile (self-pollinating), meaning you only need one plant to produce fruit.
• Pruning: Best pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant.
  Fruit is produced mainly on 2- and 3-year-old wood.
• Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to powdery mildew, making it an excellent choice for organic gardeners.
• Yield: Mature plants typically produce 4–5 lbs of fruit annually.