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Jostaberry
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Description
This superb rare hybrid combines the large sweet fruit of the gooseberry with the taste and vitamin benefits of the blackcurrant. In addition it is extremely resistant to mildew, and most other diseases of this group of plants, as well as being self fertile, producing heavy crops of blackcurrant-shaped fruits which are indeed almost the size of gooseberries!
Sowing Advice
Sow seeds at any time of the year into a sandy compost, sprinkle with fine sand or grit, DO NOT COVER THICKLY. light is NEEDED to stimulate seed germination! NO artificial heat needed. Leave in a cool spot, keep moist, seed germinates slowly in natural temperature fluctuation usually in spring, whenever sown. Seeds are fresh but may take from 4-12 months to appear. DO NOT discard the seed tray, be patient. Pot on small plants.
Key Facts
Family:GROSSULARIACEAE
Common name:Ribes nidigrolaria, Blackcurrant-Gooseberry Hybrid
Classification:Hardy perennial
Height:1.2-1.8m
Packet Content:10 (Approx)