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Currants & Gooseberries
Captivator Gooseberry
✓ VerifiedUnited States
A nearly thornless gooseberry, a real convenience advantage since most gooseberries are notoriously spiny to harvest.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-8
Chill hours
~1000 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Care info
Nearly thornless canes make harvest and pruning much easier than most gooseberry varieties.
Recommendations
Worth seeking out specifically to avoid the thorns of standard gooseberry bushes.
Flavor Profile
Sweet-tart with good gooseberry character
Quick facts
Skin color
Pink-red
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-8
Chill hours
1000