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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Gooseberry |
| Scientific name | Ribes uva-crispa |
| Family / Genus | Grossulariaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3025 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3338 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixwell | 28% | One of the most widely planted gooseberry varieties in the US. Produces medium-sized, pinkish-red fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, excellent for pies, jams, and fresh eating. Known for its productivity |
| Invicta | 22% | A very vigorous and high-yielding variety, popular for its large, green fruit. It boasts excellent resistance to powdery mildew, making it a favorite among growers. Primarily used for cooking and proc |
| Hinnonmäki Red | 18% | A highly regarded Finnish variety known for its exceptional sweet-tart flavor and strong resistance to powdery mildew. It yields medium-sized, deep red fruit that are excellent for fresh eating, prese |
| Captivator | 12% | A Canadian-bred variety celebrated for its nearly thornless canes, which significantly simplifies harvesting. It produces medium-sized, sweet, red fruit with good flavor. This variety also offers good |
| Hinnonmäki Yellow | 8% | A sister variety to Hinnonmäki Red, this cultivar produces medium-sized, golden-yellow fruit with a rich, sweet-tart flavor. It shares the excellent powdery mildew resistance and vigorous growth habit |
| Oregon Champion | 6% | An older, reliable variety known for its large, green fruit and consistent high yields. It is very vigorous and productive, often favored for processing and cooking due to its tartness. It exhibits go |
| Jahn’s Prairie | 4% | A hardy and productive variety that yields large, sweet, red fruit. It is known for its vigor and good disease resistance, making it a robust choice for various climates. Suitable for fresh eating and |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Gooseberries are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not highly sensitive to external ethylene, but prolonged exposure can still reduce quality.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, low ethylene producer
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable, niche market with slow growth, primarily driven by specialty retailers and farmers’ markets.
Pack sizes
- 1 pint
- 1/2 pint
- 5 lb bulk
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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