Red Gooseberry
Fruits
Beginner
Perennial

Red Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa

Photo: Jonathan Cardy · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Plant: Red Gooseberry

A compact hardy fruit shrub bearing translucent red berries that become sweeter as they ripen.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular while establishing
SoilWell-drained, fertile loam (6.0–6.8)
Spacing3–5 feet
Height3–5 feet
Time to Harvest2-3 years
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination TimeVaries; usually propagated vegetatively

Expert Growing Tips

Mulch, prune for airflow, and protect ripening fruit from birds when necessary.