Plant Details

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry, Eastern prickly gooseberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Ribes cynosbati
Also known as: Dogberry, Eastern prickly gooseberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
None

Description

Gooseberries can be eaten raw or cooked in dishes such as pies, jelly, and preserves due to their pleasant, slightly sour taste. They are also refreshing and hydrating. The fruits, with a diameter of about 10 mm, are covered with short, soft hair and can even be dried for later consumption.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07
End of Harvest: 15/09