Invicta Gooseberry
Ribes grossularia
Invicta is the best of the green fruit gooseberry varieties for fresh eating. The berries are the size of small plums and have a very pleasant flavor. A very sweet gooseberry, ripening late spring or early summer. Resistant to mildew and frost. Susceptible to leaf spot, so plant in an area with good air drainage. In humid areas can loose leaves in August but grows well the following spring. A newer variety introduced from Europe. Space @ 4' circles. Zones 4-7.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Very Good |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Fair |
| Heat Tolerance | Fair |
| Humidity Tolerance | Fair |
| Sun Tolerance | Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Fair |
| Shade Tolerance | Good |
| No Spray | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Fresh for Kids | Good |
| Deer Resistance | Fair |
| Thorns | Yes |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Fertile |
| Edible Type | Berry |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |