Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Blackcurrant 'Josta'
FamilyGrossulariaceae
Ribes × 'Josta' is a natural hybrid resulting from the cross between blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) and gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa), combining the best qualities of both species. It produces large, slightly glossy, black fruits with a sweet flavor, less acidic than blackcurrant, with a touch of complexity reminiscent of gooseberry. Highly productive, vigorous and virtually thornless, 'Josta' forms a dense, bushy shrub that adapts well to growing in fruit hedges or as an isolated plant. Resistant to disease and cold, it is ideal for edible gardens where taste, yield and hardiness are essential.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingEdible black berries, intermediate taste.
Maximum height1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Maximum width1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C
