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Janczewskii Currant / Gooseberry (Ribes janczewskii)
Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)
Ribes janczewskii is a deciduous Shrub. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer
Flavor & Culinary Uses
aromatic, it is a blackcurrant with the aroma typical of that plant. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Large and aromatic, it is a blackcurrant with the aroma typical of that plant.
Habitat & North American Range
Gorges and mountain river valleys to 3000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)