What is Ribes gayanum?
Ribes gayanum, commonly known as Chilean currant, is a deciduous shrub native to the central and southern regions of Chile. Ribes gayanum (Latin: Ribes gayanum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Ribes gayanum, commonly known as Chilean currant, is a deciduous shrub native to the central and southern regions of Chile. Ribes gayanum (Latin: Ribes gayanum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribes gayanum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ribes gayanum is a member native to CLC and CLS. Ribes gayanum thrives in full to partial sun, requiring moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribes gayanum grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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