{"product_id":"hinnonmaki-red-gooseberry-2-5-pot","title":"Hinnonmaki Red Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eShipping time: fall to mid spring. Starting shipping season: fall 2026, no order will be shipped out in spring 2026. We strictly avoid shipping in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHinnonmäki Red gooseberry is a hardy, productive gooseberry variety grown for its medium-size red berries and reliable yields in cooler climates. It forms a compact, thorny shrub that’s often used in backyard rows, edible hedges, or tucked along fences where it can spread a bit over time. The fruit typically ripens in mid to late summer, with berries that start tart and become sweeter as they fully color up, making them useful for fresh eating if allowed to ripen, and especially good for jams, pies, sauces, and freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant prefers full sun for best fruiting, but it can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter areas where afternoon shade helps reduce stress. Like most gooseberries, it does best in well-drained soil with steady moisture, plus a layer of mulch to keep roots cool and soil evenly damp. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove older wood and open up the center for airflow, which helps with fruit size and makes picking easier. Expect thorns, so gloves and long sleeves help during harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Deciduous fruiting shrub (thorny canes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature size: Often around 3 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide (varies with pruning and conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA zones: Commonly grown in cold-hardy zones (often listed around Zones 3 to 7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Self-fertile (one plant can produce fruit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruiting habit: Produces on a mix of older wood and newer growth, regular pruning improves long-term production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest window: Mid to late summer in most climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerry traits: Red skin, juicy flesh, sweet-tart flavor that sweetens as it fully ripens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest uses: Fresh (fully ripe), jam, baking, syrups, freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fruitbushes","offers":[{"title":"2.5\" Pot","offer_id":53001439346985,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/7905\/8217\/files\/Hinnonmaki-Red-Gooseberry.jpg?v=1776401051","url":"https:\/\/www.phytu.com\/products\/hinnonmaki-red-gooseberry-2-5-pot","provider":"Phytu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}