Jahns Prairie Gooseberry
Riber oxyacanthoides L.
Jahn's Prairie is disease resistant and produces high quality, dark red, dessert gooseberries. This plant was selected by Dr. Otto Jahn from a native population of the species growing in Alberta, Canada. The green fruit turns red-pink upon ripening. The fresh fruit quality is equivalent to European gooseberries. The plant, which grows to 5 feet, has an upright growth habit with some sprawling branches. The leaf shape is similar to European Hawthorne. Jahn's Prairie gooseberry resists powdery mildew, is free of leaf spot and Botrytis (grey mold) on its fruit. No White Pine Blister Rust has been observed on the plant or insect damage from aphids or saw-flies. Space 5' circles Zone 3-7
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Very Good |
| Disease Resistance | Very Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Very Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Very Good |
| No Spray | Very Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Fresh for Kids | Very Good |
| Deer Resistance | Fair |
| Thorns | Yes |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Fertile |
| Edible Type | Fruit |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |