Plant Details

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Ribes uva-crispa
Also known as: Gooseberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Cosmetic use

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