http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Gooseberry 29 May 2009 European Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) European Gooseberries are slightly larger in diameter, than the American gooseberry. The berry size is ~2 cm when ripe, and is dark red coloured, and quite sweet, and most pleasant to taste. The American species is also thought to have an inferior flavor, with some validity, judging by my limited exposure. Comments are based on the two plants in my garden, one European and the other American. There may be a large variation in others of which I am not familiar. The bush is quite thorny, and rubber gloves are helpful when picking. This cultivar is a most welcome edition for a home garden.
