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Title: JOSTABERRY ON OFFER
Post by: trixie on June 02, 2008, 13:16:04
Hi i was given a Jostaberry for my birthday, i cant take it back as the GC they got it from is miles away and i haven't the heart to tell them. Anyway its a good sized plant about 3'. I actually asked for a Blackcurrant plant, bless 'em.
Anyway if anyone would like it, i will swap for a Blackcurrant of good size or a few smaller B.Cuttings would be fine also.
Jo

Title: Re: JOSTABERRY ON OFFER
Post by: PurpleHeather on June 03, 2008, 09:17:59
Keep it

The result of the jostaberry hybrid is that it looks and tastes like a big blackberry but does not succumb to the diseases of the blackberry.

It also costs more to buy.
Title: Re: JOSTABERRY ON OFFER
Post by: Deb P on June 03, 2008, 12:44:26
I agree, I prefer the Jostaberry berries over blackcurrants, hugely bigger and they taste fantastic. They can be a bit thuggish and grow into large bushes though, then you can swap cuttings for ever more on here.... ;D
Title: Re: JOSTABERRY ON OFFER
Post by: Dadnlad on June 03, 2008, 15:20:09
I'll third that - plant it ;D
Title: Re: JOSTABERRY ON OFFER
Post by: saddad on June 03, 2008, 18:09:04
It's a blackcurrant/Gooseberry Hybrid.. large currants no spines... no mildew... strikes easily. Just cut off whole branches to strip the fruit which helps keep it under control!  ;D
Title: Re: JOSTABERRY ON OFFER
Post by: trixie on June 04, 2008, 12:45:58
thanks all, i guess i will plant with my other one !