Future Forests Gooseberry Invicta Fruit

 Gooseberry Invicta

A very old, mid-season variety, culinary Gooseberry Invicta is widely grown for its exceptionally high yields. The berries are large, yellowish-green, with a good flavour when cooked or preserved. Can be eaten fresh when fully ripe, although the flavour as a dessert gooseberry is not first-rate. The bush is very vigorous and spreading, fast-growing, and extremely thorny. Particularly suitable for training. Reliable, very heavy cropper. Disease-resistant, particularly to American Gooseberry Mildew and leaf-spot. Grows well in shade, but the fruit will not be so sweet.

Site: Sheltered; do not plant in a frost pocket
Soil: Any well drained soil
Position: Full sun, partial shade, shade
Pick: Late July
Keep: Does not keep; freezes well
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking, preserving
Height:  5’ (1.5m)  Spread: 5’ (1.5m)