You can visit our Ribes page or browse the pictures using the next and previous links. If you've been inspired take a look at the Ribes plants in our garden centre.

Worcesterberries Ripening 06.08

By Xela

Worcesterberries Ripening 06.08 (Ribes uva-crispa)

19 Jun, 2008
12 likes

When the foliage was trimmed back a week ago all of the fruit was green, what a difference it has made :-)

Comments on this photo

Gillian

Are these like blackcurrants?

19 Jun, 2008

Xela

No, they are more like gooseberries, they look identical until the fruit begin to ripen when the Worcesterberry goes from green through shades of red to almost black. The Worcesterberry has a similar taste and texture to the gooseberry but is sweeter.

19 Jun, 2008

Jacque

Iv never heard of these Xela are they a sweet Berry?

19 Jun, 2008

Xela

I wouldn't describe them as a sweet berry, like strawberry or raspberry, Jacque. They are more like a cross between currants and gooseberries.

20 Jun, 2008

Amy

thats something new to me , interesting

22 Jun, 2008

Lori

Great! learn something new everyday!! I just about asked a totally stupid question...what the heck...I'll ask it any way...Are they used in the making of Worcestershire Sauce?

2 Jul, 2008

Xela

Lori, I hadn't made the connection,
but I shall look at the ingredients label on the bottle and let you know !

5 Jul, 2008

Comment on this photo

Photo 22 of 144