Hardy Edibles

Grossulariaceae

jostaberry

Ribes × nidigrolaria

jostaberry

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Survives zone 3 through 8

Blackcurrant bold and earthy (cooked); redcurrant tart; gooseberry dessert vs culinary types differ.

Hardiness
Zone 3 to 8
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
June–Aug
Mature size
Bush 1–1.5 m; excellent in containers
Light
Partial to full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Environment
Garden origin
Status
Cultivated
Years to fruit
1–2 yrs
Pollination
Self-fertile