European Gooseberry
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The European gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) is a species of gooseberry native to Europe and the northwestern Himalayas. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and wide, with thorny shoots. The leaves are alternate, simple, 3–8 cm (1.2–3.1 in) long and broad, with a 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) petiole, and a coarsely toothed margin. The flowers are 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) in diameter, with five white or pale green petals; they are produced in early summer in racemes 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) long. The fruit is a green, white or pale pink berry 5–25 mm (0.20–0.98 in) in diameter, containing numerous small seeds. It is tart and acidic and is used in pies, preserves, and wine. The plant is self-fertile, but cross-pollination by a different variety will produce a more abundant crop. It is best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers neutral to acid soil. The plant is sensitive to waterlogging. It is relatively pest and disease free.

Ribes uva grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils, but will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is readily available at nurseries and by mail order. It can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, or by seed. Plant crowns in early spring, before new growth begins. Space plants 3-6' apart.

Botanical Data

Specie: Ribes uva

Common Names: Ribes uva, Ogrozd

Family: Grossulariaceae

Sub Family: Grossularioideae

Tribe: Grossularieae
Sub tribe: Ribesoideae
Genus: Ribes
Plant type: shrub
Perennial: yes
Endangered:
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Application/Uses
edible rating:
exeptional
edible uses:
The berries can be eaten raw or made into pies, jams, and other foods.
medicinal rating:
low
medicinal uses:
health concerns:
The plant is a known source of white pine blister rust, a disease of several species of conifer. The rust requires two hosts to complete its life cycle, a primary host and a secondary host. The primary host is a species of Ribes, and the secondary host is a species of white pine. The rust spends the majority of its life cycle on the primary host, where it produces orange aecia. The aecia produce spores that are transmitted to the secondary host by the wind. Once on the white pine, the rust produces telia that release teliospores. The teliospores germinate to produce basidiospores, which infect new primary hosts, completing the cycle. The disease often kills the white pines.
other uses:
The plant is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens. It is also used in hedgerows.

Edible parts:


#Tags:


attracts wildlife | bee friendly |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english

native:
yes

flowering start month:
march
flowering start day:
mid
flowering lasts for
30 days

fruiting start month:
may
fruiting start day:
mid
fruiting time:
30

seed start month:
jun
seed start day:
beggining

indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
3.0m
spacing around the plant:
3.0m
grow time (non perennials):
None days

growing difficulty:
medium
plant is
evergreen

seed optimal temperature:
20°C
seed minimal temperature:
10°C
seed maximal temperature:
30°C

plant optimal temperature:
20°C
plant minimal temperature:
-5°C
seed maximal temperature:
35°C

water:
humidity:
root type:

light:
hardness (1-10):
5
frost tender:

first harvest in
0 years
life span is
None years
succession level

growth rate is
fast
max height is
1.2m
max weight is
1.0m

soil preferance:
ph preferance:
flower type:
hermaphrodite

growth details:
Ribes uva grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils, but will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is readily available at nurseries and by mail order. It can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, or by seed. Plant crowns in early spring, before new growth begins. Space plants 3-6' apart.
potential disturbances:
gooseberry sawfly, gooseberry moth, powdery mildew, downy mildew, gooseberry mildew, anthracnose, white pine blister rust