Gooseberry Identity Card
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Name:
Black Velvet
Synonyms:
Originated:
From:
Colour:
Deep dark red - Black
Taste:
sweet with a sout peel (with a flavour of cassis)
Size:
Small
Usage:
Kitchen, Fresh
Harvest time:
Growing Habitat:
Vigorous, upright with long branches
Mildew tolerance:
Very tolerant
Disease sensitivity:
OK
Marc's Note:
Needs a lot of pruning. Interesting variety for hedges. Low producer. Interesting taste for fresh picking and mixing together with other varieties.
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