Jostaberry
Fruits
Beginner
Perennial

Jostaberry

Ribes × nidigrolaria

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About Plant: Jostaberry

A thornless currant-gooseberry hybrid producing dark berries on a vigorous, cold-hardy shrub.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular while establishing
SoilWell-drained, fertile loam (6.0–6.8)
Spacing5–6 feet
Height5–6 feet
Time to Harvest2-3 years
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination TimeVaries; usually propagated vegetatively

Expert Growing Tips

Mulch, prune for airflow, and protect ripening fruit from birds when necessary.