Black Jostaberry (Ribes nigrum x uva-crispa) Food Preservation Supplies Evergreen shrub

Evergreen shrub

By Lorene Edwards Forkner

Height: 4-6 ft in height

best for established beds and experienced farmers

and nutty flavor with hints of potatoes and red wine

Black Jostaberry (Ribes nigrum x uva-crispa) Food Preservation Supplies Evergreen shrubA unique cross of Gooseberry and Black Currant, this is an extremely vigorous variety. A very disease resistant and easy to grow small shrub, Black Jostaberry produces very large, jet black, sweet tart fruit, high in Vitamin C and good for fresh eating and excellent for jams and jellies. Site and Soil: Currants like 1 2 day to full sun and well drained soil. Pollination Requirements: Self fertile. Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40 F. Bearing Age: 1 2 years