Ribes uva-crispa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes uva-crispa
Also known as:
Gooseberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.20 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
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, Leaves
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Cosmetic
Cosmetic
Description
Fruits can be eaten both raw and cooked. Often, they are harvested when they are not fully ripe and firm, with a sharp taste. At this stage, they are mainly used for making pies and jam. When the fruit remains on the plant until it is fully ripe and soft, it becomes very sweet and tastes delicious as a snack. The fruits of wild varieties are usually smaller than 1 cm in diameter, but cultivated varieties can be significantly larger, up to 3 cm in diameter. The leaves can be eaten raw, especially the young and tender leaves that are suitable for salads. However, be aware of the toxicity, as previously discussed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
31/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Both plants attract pollinators and improve fruit set. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Similar growth requirements help maximize space and resources in the garden. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Sharing the same soil conditions can reduce competition and enhance growth. |
|
Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne' Red Currant |
This variety offers a beautiful visual contrast and can help with disease resistance. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Helps create a diverse ecosystem, attracting beneficial insects. |
|
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed |
Ground cover prevents weeds and maintains soil moisture around Ribes. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Elderberry can provide shade and attract pollinators, benefiting Ribes. |