Gooseberry (Organic Grown) - Ribes uva-crispa Captivator - 3ltr/ 55cm

Gooseberry 'Captivator' (Ribes uva-crispa)

Overview

‘Captivator’ is a modern, almost thornless red gooseberry bred for sweet dessert-quality fruit and easier picking. It carries green fruit that ripens to rosy red, ideal for eating fresh from the bush as well as for pies and jams.

Key Features

• Almost thornless – much easier to prune and pick
• Sweet red berries suitable for fresh eating
• Good mildew resistance compared with older varieties
• Compact bush ideal for smaller gardens and allotments

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. in a position with Full sun or very light shade.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Winter prune to an open, goblet-shaped bush to allow light and airflow.
• Remove low, sprawling branches that trail on the ground.
• Water in dry spells, particularly in late spring as fruit is swelling.

Size & Growth Timeline

Forms a compact bush around 1–1.2m tall and wide within 3–4 years.

Harvest

Can be picked green in early summer for cooking, or left to ripen to red for sweet dessert use from mid-summer.

Perfect For…

• Family gardens where children can safely pick fruit
• Growers wanting high-quality dessert gooseberries
• Smaller gardens and mixed fruit cages