The jostaberry (Ribes × nidigrolaria) is a complex-cross fruit bush in the genus Ribes, involving three original species: the blackcurrant R. nigrum, the North American coastal black gooseberry, R. …

Jun 17, 2025 · Jostaberry checks nearly every box for berry lovers. It’s thornless, disease-resistant, easy to grow, and the fruits are packed with sweet, tangy flavor. The upright shrubs can grow up to eight …

Jostaberries are quickly becoming a popular choice among gardeners and health enthusiasts alike. This hybrid fruit, a cross between the blackcurrant and gooseberry, offers an array of benefits ranging …

A jostaberry is a delicious mix between blackcurrants and gooseberries, and they’re much easier to grow than some of the other fussy berries out there. If you’ve never considered growing jostaberries …

Deep-red, almost-black fruit is high in vitamin C and forms in large clusters, ideal for juices, jams and jellies, and fresh-eating. Cold-hardy plants are long-lived, thornless, and productive once …

Jostaberry takes the looks of a gooseberry, removes the thorns, and makes it sweeter. It combines the vigorous growth and rich flavor of a black currant with disease resistance (including to white pine …

Well-drained soil enriched with plenty of well-rotted organic matter. Full sun to partial shade. Like currants and gooseberries, jostaberries make good bushes for garden boundaries. Unlike …

Jun 15, 2024 · But before you can enjoy its deliciousness, you need to know how to plant jostaberry. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step, from choosing the right location to …

Dec 8, 2023 · Jostaberry – pronounced 'yosta' (Ribes × nidigrolaria) – is a cross between blackcurrant and gooseberry. It forms a big, hardy, deciduous shrub that bears small purple flowers in late spring, …

Apr 1, 2023 · Discover the versatile and resilient Jostaberry plant, perfect for homesteading and permaculture gardens. Learn how to grow, care, and enjoy the abundant harvest of this unique berry.