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| Identification |
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Genus
Ribes
Species
hirtellum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
currant gooseberry
American gooseberry
Family
GROSSULARIACEAE
Specimen number
S10346
Data source
GrUnFr p339;UnFruit pp15-34
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-03b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ribes hirtellum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/2 inch across and purple-black in color. It has a grape-like flavor; some with sweet pulp others with sour pulp. Ribes hirtellum if frequently used in sweets. American gooseberry (sometimes called currant gooseberry) is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
4' - 6'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Nitrogen & potassium
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/2 inch across and purple-black in color
Flavor / texture
has a grape-like flavor; some with sweet pulp others with sour pulp
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Ribes hirtellum to produce fruit. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 4' apart. Nitrogen and potassium are both required for optimal growth. Produce is ready from June through August.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ribes hirtellum is a woody perennial. American gooseberry (locally known in some parts as currant gooseberry) is deciduous in nature.
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