berry variety in zone 5a
Captivator gooseberry in zone 5a
Captivator · Ribes uva-crispa
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Chill needed
- 800 to 1200 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 80 to 100
The verdict
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About Captivator
Sweet-tart, large pink-red dessert berries; fresh eating, jam. Nearly thornless Canadian variety, mildew-resistant, the home-garden favorite.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Disease resistance
Documented resistance for Captivator; useful for low-spray management in zone 5a.
- powdery-mildew-berry
Modified care for zone 5a
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Captivator in adjacent zones
Other gooseberry varieties for zone 5a
- Hinnonmaki Red
Sweet-tart, complex flavor when fully ripe; fresh dessert, jam, pies. Dark red berries, classic European flavo…
- Invicta
Tart, large pale-green berries with rich flavor; jam, pies, dessert. The British commercial standard, very pro…
- Pixwell
Tart, mild, light green-pink berries; jam, pies. American variety with thornless lower canes for easier harves…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Captivator gooseberry grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Captivator is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6b, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
Gooseberry needs 800 to 1200 chill hours. Zone 5a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
- Does Captivator resist regional diseases in zone 5a?
Captivator carries documented resistance to powdery-mildew-berry, which can simplify low-spray management in zone 5a.
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Image: "Ribes uva-crispa in Minsk", by Хомелка, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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