Black Jostaberry (Ribes nigrum x uva-crispa) Food Preservation Supplies and nutty flavor with hints

and nutty flavor with hints of potatoes and red wine

Drought tolerant but has a low tolerance to frost

By Lorene Edwards Forkner

annual harvests of large

Plant Description: A striking native shrub/small tree

Black Jostaberry (Ribes nigrum x uva-crispa) Food Preservation Supplies and nutty flavor with hintsA 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