Gooseberry Identity Card

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.