Click for Gooseberry Care Guide Ribes grossularia – Invicta Gooseberry Invicta is one of the best green-fruited gooseberry varieties for fresh eating. The berries are as large as small plums and have a very pleasant, sweet flavor. This variety ripens in late spring or early summer. Disease Resistance: Resistant to mildew and frost. Susceptibility: Prone to leaf spot—plant in an area with good air circulation. Climate Considerations: In humid regions, it may lose leaves in August but will regrow vigorously the following spring. Origin: A newer European introduction. Spacing: 4' circles. Growing 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 Viability: Good Salt Tolerance: Poor Kid-Friendly (Fresh Eating): 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 and opinions are always welcome.
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