Gooseberry (Grossularia uva-crispa) ZVIEDRU SARKANĀ

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) 'Zviedru Sarkanā'

A variety with large, sweet fruits the color of typical Swedish wooden houses.

'Zviedru Sarkanā' (translated as "Swedish Red") is a highly attractive gooseberry variety that wins over growers primarily with its large and exceptionally tasty fruits. Its name does not refer to its country of origin, but rather to the specific, deep red hue of the berries, reminiscent of the iconic color of traditional Swedish wooden house facades. It is an excellent choice for lovers of sweet gooseberries for fresh consumption.

Key Highlights:

• Excellent taste: Fruits are very sweet and highly rated.
• Attractive appearance: Large berries with a beautiful "Swedish" red color.
• Abundant harvest of high-quality table fruit.

Origin and Registration

• Trivia: The variety's name ("Swedish Red") does not denote its origin, but rather the specific red shade of its fruits (known as Falu red).

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Broad and spreading.
• Habit: Branches tend to droop under the weight of the crop.
• Thorns: Shoots are moderately thorny.

Fruit

• Size: Large berries.
• Color: Deep, typical red.
• Taste: Very sweet, dessert quality, rated as excellent.
• Usage: Ideal primarily for fresh consumption, but also great for jams and baking.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Support: Due to its spreading and drooping growth, it is recommended to grow the bush with support (tying the branches) to prevent fruits from touching the ground and rotting.
• Harvesting: Care is required during harvest due to the moderately thorny shoots.