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| Identification |  
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Genus 
Ribes
Species 
uva-crispa
Variety 
Cultivar 
Common names 
European gooseberry
Family 
GROSSULARIACEAE
Specimen number 
S10345
Data source 
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 uva-crispa 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 
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.      
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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 
Fruit
Description of edible parts
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 
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.      
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| Herbarium |  
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Tag needs printing 
no
Collection notes 
Ribes uva-crispa is a woody perennial.  European gooseberry is deciduous in nature.      
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