Jostaberry (Ribes x nidigrolaria)
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Jostaberry "Jostaberry" (Ribes x nidigrolaria) is a thornless cross between blackcurrant and gooseberry with large dark berries.
The bush is vigorous and spreading, 1.5–2 m tall, and crops reliably. The berries resemble gooseberries in size and blackcurrants in aroma.
The plant is hardy, self-fertile and resistant to blackcurrant diseases. It is good fresh, for jam and for freezing.
Specifications
- Height: 1.5–2 m
- Width: 1.5–2 m
- Flowering: April–May
- Light: sun, light part shade
- Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive
- Hardiness: high (zone 3–4, per nurseries)
- Fruit: large, dark; thornless bush
- Ripening: July–August
- Pollination: self-fertile
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Plant in autumn or early spring in a sunny spot with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Set the bush 5–6 cm deeper than it grew in the pot to encourage new shoots.
Care. Mulch the soil with compost or rotted straw. Space bushes 1.2–1.5 m apart so the berries get good airflow.
Watering and feeding. Water at the root, especially while the berries are filling. Apply a nitrogen fertiliser or compost in spring and a potassium-phosphorus one in autumn.
Winter and pruning. The bush overwinters without cover. Prune in early spring or late autumn: cut out shoots older than 4–5 years, weak ones and those lying on the ground.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 3353 |
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| Barcode | 20033538 |
| Category | Currants |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days