Jostaberry Plant
One heck of a hybrid berry!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Jostaberry Plant
- A fascinating hybrid combining the juicy, sharp taste of black currants with the pleasant sharpness of gooseberries
- They look like extra large black currants, really quite the sight when in full fruit.
- The fruits are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants and you can look forward to harvesting up to 7 kg each summer
- Performs well in a sunny spot or with partial shade.
- Harvest from late July through to August.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Jostaberry is well-suited for container growing; use a pot of at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter with a soil-based compost.
How big does it get?
The Jostaberry Plant is a vigorous shrub that typically reaches a height of 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Jostaberry Plant grows best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, though yields are highest with more sunlight.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Jostaberry Plant prefers fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil, and benefits from being planted 5 cm deeper than it was in its pot.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Jostaberry Plant requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Jostaberry Plant benefits from annual pruning to maintain health and shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The jostaberry is exceptionally hardy (RHS H6), enduring severe winter temperatures down to -20°C. As a cross between a blackcurrant and a gooseberry, it inherits incredible toughness and will thrive in all UK regions.
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Meet Mike
Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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