# How to Tell When Gooseberries Are Ripe
Gooseberries are close relatives of currants, but they produce only two to three berries per bud instead of the the large fruit clusters of the currant. The berries begin green and develop a pink blush as they ripen. The pinker the berry, the higher the sugar content. Gooseberry fruit grows on a low bush and makes a suitable choice for home fruit gardening since the shrub fits in well in both edible garden plots and in ornamental shrub plantings.
Instructions
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Inspect the bush daily for fruit color beginning in midsummer as the fruit begins to ripen. The fruits reach up to 1/2 inch in diameter as they begin to reach maturity.
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Pick the berries for use in jams and jellies when the fruits are still green and hard. Harvest for fresh use after the berries become pink and softer.
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Grasp the branch holding the ripe berries in one hand. Twist the berries from the stem with your other hand. Avoid pulling the fruit, which may damage the stem end of the berries and shorten their storage life.
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Store the gooseberries in the refrigerator immediately after harvesting until you are ready to use them. Refrigeration prevents the berries from overripening or rotting for up to two weeks.
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