GOOSBERRY BLACK VELVET

The berries are small to medium-sized, deep purplish-red, with a very good, sweet-tart flavour somewhat reminiscent of blueberries. Can be eaten fresh when fully ripe. The bush is vigorous and upright in habit, and particularly suitable for training as a cordon. Heavy cropper, and easy to grow. Thin the fruit for larger berries. Disease-resistant and very hardy – suitable for very cold areas.
Soil: Any well drained soil
Plant location: Full sun, partial shade
Harvest: Mid-July
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking, preserving, eating