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(Stanislav #1 cv.)
As the pale green berries of this rather rare Polish variety begin to ripen, they acquire an attractive rosy blush. Some sources mention peach coloured fruit for Jewel, which is not entirely inaccurate depending on the peach. In our experience these large pink 'jewels' are among the most pleasant gooseberries for fresh eating. Although sweet and somewhat mild, they retain enough tang to work well for pies and preserves. You can count on copious crops from a relatively compact, exceptionally disease resistant bush.
SELF-FERTILE | ZONE 3 | HARVEST: MID- LATE JULY
Are the leaves disappearing on your currant or gooseberry bush in early summer? Most likely the currant sawfly larvae are at work. The British have a simple prevention that works surprisingly well. Spread a thin layer of wood ashes around the base of the shrub. Some local gardeners use straw and claim it works better yet.
Try Lee Reich's simple recipe for powdery mildew control in grapes or gooseberries. Spray plants with the following:
4 litres (1 gallon) of water
1 tablespoon sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
1 tablespoon canola oil
Repeated applications may be needed, especially in rainy weather.