Jostaberry Plant
Description
A gooseberry and currant cross! The rich berry taste is reminiscent of gooseberry with a kiss of black currant. Deep-red, almost-black fruit is high in vitamin C and forms in large clusters, ideal for juices, jams and jellies, and fresh-eating. Cold-hardy plants are long-lived, thornless, and productive once established. Debuted in 1977. The name “jostaberry” itself is a combination of the German word for blackcurrant, “Johannisbeere” and for gooseberry, “Stachelbeere”. Disease-resistant to American gooseberry mildew, black currant leaf spot, white pine blister rust, and big bud gall mite. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating. (Ribes × nidigrolaria)
Jostaberries are available only during the spring ordering season.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Purple, Red |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Tangy-sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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