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Jahns Prairie Gooseberry vs Sebastien Gooseberry
Ribes oxyacanthoides Jahns Prairie
Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien
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NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
(new stock expected: fall of 2026)
Jahns Prairie Gooseberry produces large, delicious red fruit.
Found in the Red Deer River valley by Dr. Otto Jahn in 1984. This cultivar was found to resist insects and disease, tolerate frost, and produce high quality fruit.
Sebastien Gooseberry is a nearly thornless variety that produces medium-sized, red gooseberries. When the berries are fully ripe they are quite sweet and great for fresh eating. They can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. For baking and preserves, they are often picked when under-ripe when they are firm and tart. The general harvest period is anywhere from July to September.
Sebastien Gooseberry is a Canadian variety that was developed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research station in Ottawa.
Gooseberries are self-pollinating but planting with another variety will increase yields.
Jahns Prairie Gooseberry Quick Facts
Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans