Photo: "European Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) in Sandnes, Norway" by Ryan Hodnett · CC BY-SA 4.0

Fruit · Mildew-resistant-gooseberry

Invicta gooseberry shrubs

Perennial · Grossulariaceae

Invicta is a productive gooseberry with large greenish-yellow fruit and better mildew resistance than many older varieties. The thorny canes make harvest a little slower, but the fruit works for both fresh use and cooking. It suits gardeners in cooler climates who want a durable berry shrub and do not mind harvesting carefully around spines.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

365–730 days

Sun

6+ hours

full sun 6-8 hours

Spacing

36–120 "

Container

Not Ideal

15+ gallon pot

Height

3–6 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Transplanting

Min Soil Temp 40°F

Harden Off 0 days

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs Moderate

Method Drip

Soil

pH Range 6–7

Soil Type Moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter; woody fruit hates waterlogging.

Resilience

Heat: Moderate Cold: Very-high Drought: Moderate

Common Problems

powdery-mildew

Cause: Dense growth and humid weather favor fungal disease.

Prevention: Prune for airflow, mulch, and avoid overhead irrigation.

bird-pressure

Cause: Ripening fruit attracts birds quickly.

Prevention: Net shrubs or vines before the crop colors.

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Recommended Recipes Root drench, Worm castings topdress

Harvest

Fruit reaches full cultivar color, detaches cleanly, and tastes fully developed; exact signs vary by crop.

Expected Yield 3–15 lbs/plant

Storage 7 days — Refrigerate dry fruit and process promptly for pies, jams, or dessert use.

Sources

seed_catalog USU variety list / nursery sources university Utah State University Extension university Penn State Extension

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Invicta gooseberry shrubs Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Invicta gooseberry shrubs vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

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