Gooseberry gardeners, how do you tell if they are ripe?

H has got loads of what I thought were really big gooseberries on his bush and when I asked him if he was going to pick them, he said no, he wanted it to rain a bit more and for them to get a bit plumper. I assume he'll do the "bit of give test" too at some point soon and then get cooking. Shame I absolutely LOATHE gooseberries! ?

Hi, the gooseberries should "give slightly" when gently squeezed. You should also be able to see the seeds inside (unless they're the rare red variety).

Mine are just about ready. Can't decide whether to eat them or make them into wine - decisions, decisions.

Thanks both, think i'll be patient until they "give"! Lorraine, I didn't know you could make goose gog wine, I may look that up, it's not that big a bush though!

Copper - I love that you call them goose gogs - so do I! ?

H picked the biggest of ours this afternoon and is cooking a crumble as I type ... will have a taste and report back later. ?