Ribes uva-crispa
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Ribes uva-crispa

European gooseberry

  family grossulariaceae 
  genus ribes 

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Identification
Genus  Ribes Species  uva-crispa Variety  Cultivar  Common names  European gooseberry Family  GROSSULARIACEAE Specimen number  S10345 Data source  UnFruit pp15-34
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Ribes uva-crispa can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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  It has a grape-like flavor; some with sweet pulp others with sour pulp. Ribes uva-crispa is typically used in sweets. European gooseberry is most commonly used fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Sweets Nutritional value  Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has a grape-like flavor; some with sweet pulp others with sour pulp
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Ribes uva-crispa is self fertile. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 4' apart. Nitrogen and potassium are both required for optimal growth. Produce is ready from June through August.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Ribes uva-crispa is a woody perennial. European gooseberry is deciduous in nature.

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