Gayanum Currant / Gooseberry (Ribes gayanum)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Ribes gayanum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A fine taste. The fruit is about the size of a pea and is hairy. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about the size of a pea and is hairy.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)