Hinnomaki Gooseberries (Dessert) Seeds for Planting – Sweet Variety for Your Garden

Bring sweetness to your garden with Hinnomaki Gooseberry (Dessert) Seeds, a premium variety known for its rich flavor, high yield, and attractive appearance. These compact berry plants produce medium-sized, smooth-skinned fruits that are ideal for desserts, jams, and fresh snacking.

Hinnomaki Gooseberries are hardy, disease-resistant, and easy to grow, making them perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you’re planting in containers, raised beds, or open soil, these Non-GMO gooseberry seeds provide reliable growth and rewarding harvests.

Features:

• Premium Hinnomaki dessert variety with sweet, juicy fruits

• 100% Non-GMO seeds with high germination rate

• Excellent for desserts, jams, jellies, and fresh eating

• Compact and bushy plant, ideal for small spaces or pots

• Hardy and disease-resistant for easy maintenance

• High-yielding with long fruiting season

• Great for cool and temperate climates

Specifications:

• Common Name: Gooseberry

• Scientific Name: Ribes uva-crispa

• Variety: Hinnomaki (Dessert)

• Plant Type: Perennial fruiting shrub

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Growth Habit: Bushy with thorny branches

• Height: 3–4 feet (compact for container growing)

• Light Requirements: Full sunlight or partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic loam

• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Season: Best sown in spring or early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Germination Time: 3–6 weeks under cool, moist conditions

• Temperature for Germination: 15–20°C (59–68°F)

• Maturity: 12–18 months for first harvest

• Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, jams, pies, and preserves

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12–24 hours before planting.

2. Chill seeds in a refrigerator for 4–6 weeks to improve germination (cold stratification).

3. Prepare soil with organic compost and good drainage.

4. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in seed trays or pots.

5. Keep soil evenly moist and maintain moderate light.

6. Transplant seedlings when they reach 3–4 inches tall into larger pots or garden beds.

7. Provide support or pruning to manage growth and encourage airflow.

8. Harvest berries when they turn deep red or yellow-green and soften slightly.