F130 Grape vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

F130 Grape vs Sebastien Gooseberry

Vitis F130

Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien

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F130 Grape
Sebastien Gooseberry

This variety is cold-hardy and will produce bluish red clusters of grapes that are great for jellies and juice. Grapes have long been used to cover arbors and trellises.

Grapes are a higher maintenance species requiring regular care and pruning. Unchecked and uncared for grapes can spread, be eaten by birds, and have lesser yields.

Applying a thick layer of mulch can help these vines overwinter better.

Note: We do not ship grape vines to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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.

F130 Grape Quick Facts

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low


Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans
Fruit: edible
Berries: dark purple
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Fruit size: small
Flavor: sour, juicy
Harvest: September
Harvest: late July to September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no