Ribes odoratum, syn. ribes aureum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes odoratum, syn. ribes aureum
Also known as:
Buffalo Currant
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.50 m
Width:
2.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Fruit, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. The quality can vary from plant to plant, but the best varieties are sweet and flavorful. The fruits ripen from the end of July until the beginning of autumn and can remain on the bush. They can also be dried for use in the winter. The fruits have a diameter of about 10 mm, although some selected varieties may be larger. The flowers can be eaten raw and have a sweet taste. The leaves can be used for making tea or as a flavoring in food.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Both plants thrive in similar conditions and can benefit from each other's shade, making a productive guild of berries. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Elderberry can attract beneficial insects, which can also help pollinate the Ribes, improving fruit yield. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme can deter pests from affecting Ribes while also attracting beneficial pollinators. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Nettle acts as a nutrient accumulator, enriching the soil for Ribes, which can also benefit from its high moisture retention. |
|
Caragana arborescens Siberian Pea Tree |
Spearmint can improve the flavor of Ribes while providing ground cover to suppress weeds. |
|
Fragaria vesca Wild strawberry |
Wild strawberries can act as a ground cover, helping to retain moisture for Ribes and enhance biodiversity. |