Description
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Hinnonmaki Yellow’ has green leaves and produces large clusters of yellow fruit that ripen in early summer. The fruit are tart and flavorful, and are often used for making jams, jellies, and pies. It prefers to be planted in well-drained, moist soil and partial shade to full sun. ‘Hinnonmaki Yellow’ is a variety from Finland, known for its hardiness and resistance to disease, as well as producing a heavy crop of large, yellow, smooth fruit that can be eaten fresh or used for cooking. It is a very productive variety, which ripens earlier than many other varieties. They have thornless branches making them easy to pick and work with.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Hinnonmaki Yellow Gooseberry Bush
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Ribes uva-crispa ‘Honnonmaki Yellow’ can grow to a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m.
- Did You Know That:Gooseberries are high in vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants, and dietary fiber?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Honnonmaki Yellow’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Honnonmaki Yellow’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Honnonmaki Yellow’ should be pruned annually to maintain the health and productivity of the bush. Proper pruning can encourage bush to produce more fruit, and also help to control disease and pests. The best time to prune gooseberries is during their dormant season, typically late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. When you start pruning, the first step is to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood. Cut these branches back to healthy wood. Next, remove any shoots that have grown from the base of the bush, as well as any old or unproductive canes. Gooseberries typically produce fruit on the 2-year-old wood, and it is important to maintain a balance between the old wood and the new wood. You should also remove any shoots that are growing in the center of the bush, which can prevent good air circulation and lead to disease problems. Then you should thin out the remaining canes, leaving 4-6 strong canes per bush, and prune them back to about 4-6 inches from the ground.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Honnonmaki Yellow’ can have problems with aphids, capsid bug and sawfly, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as mildew and leaf spot. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.
