Fruit-Currant-Jostaberry #3
Fruit-Currant-Jostaberry #3
Jostaberry
Thornless, productive
Regular price
$2999
$29.99
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Gooseberry and currant cross! 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 and long-lived. Thornless, and productive once established. Disease-resistant. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
Botanical Name- Ribes x nidigrolaria 'Jostaberry'
Pronunciation- RYE-beez nid-ee-groh-LAIR-ee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 5 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Loamy, sandy, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Purple
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Allium schoenoprasum - cottage style, edible synergy
Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes in late winter; water regularly and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old or weak stems and encourage fruiting.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add organic matter to ensure good drainage and better fruit.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Currant borer, powdery mildew
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