gooseberry ‚Captivator’

Ripening

mittel

Harvest

Week 28 to 31

Vigour

mittel

Origin

Kanada

Introduced

1935

Self-fertile

Yes

Heritage variety

Yes

Use

Tafel, Einmachen, Saft

Disease resistance

Amerikanischer Stachelbeermehltau: hoch, Blattfallkrankheit: mittel

About this variety

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You will enjoy the almost thornless variety ‚Captivator’, which is ideal for those who love harvesting without poking and is tolerant of powdery mildew. The medium‑sized, wine‑red violet berries ripen in midsummer and taste mild and pleasantly sweet. The shrub grows medium vigorous, slightly overhanging, and as a self‑fertile variety is already productive on its own. Especially for families with children, the soft thorniness is a real plus point.

You will find it mild and sweet with only a subtle acidity, making it very child‑friendly for snacking. When fully ripe, it is soft and juicy, and works well for jam and juice.

Care and diseases

Soil, feeding, pruning, companion planting and diseases apply to every variety of this species alike. You will find the full guidance on the species page.