Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) MAZĒRKŠĶOTĀ

Red Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) 'Mazērkšķotā'

Latvian "few-thorned" variety with dark red fruits rich in pectin.

'Mazērkšķotā' (syn. 'Vīksnes Mazērkšķotā') is a valuable Latvian gooseberry variety, whose name translates to "Few-thorned". This characteristic, along with tasty fruits and good resistance, makes it popular among growers. Due to its high content of anthocyanins and pectin, it is often used in further breeding.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Few thorns (facilitates harvesting and pruning).
• Dark red fruits with very good taste.
• High content of anthocyanins and pectin (suitable for processing).
• Good resistance to American powdery mildew and frost.
• Upright bush growth.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia (Koknese)
• Breeder: Arvīds Vīksne
• Synonyms: 'Vīksnes Mazērkšķotā'

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height, with relatively upright main branches.
• Thorns: Few thorns, which is the main characteristic of the variety.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Color: Dark red.
• Taste: Very good, sweet-sour.
• Nutrients: Rich in anthocyanins and pectin.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: The variety is hardy.
• Disease resistance: Good resistance to American powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Moderately resistant to leaf spots.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-late (late July / early August).