Hinnonmaki Yellow is the yellow-green counterpart to the popular Finnish Hinnonmaki Red, sharing its exceptional cold hardiness and strong disease tolerance. Developed in Finland, it produces medium to large greenish-yellow berries with a distinctive sweet, aromatic flavor often described as having an apricot-like note. Like its red sibling, it is grown as a dessert gooseberry, delicious eaten fresh but also excellent for preserves and desserts. The upright, vigorous bush copes well with harsh winters and resists American gooseberry mildew, making it a resilient choice for permaculture systems in cool temperate regions. Its combination of hardiness, mildew resistance, and dessert-quality sweetness makes it one of the most reliable yellow-fruited gooseberries for the home garden.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and aromatic with an apricot-like note; fine dessert flavor and good for preserves.
Visual Characteristics
Medium to large greenish-yellow, translucent berries on an upright, vigorous bush.
Growing Tips
Very cold-hardy and mildew-resistant. Prune annually to keep the bush open and productive.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to American gooseberry mildew.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.