
Invicta Gooseberry
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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
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