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Ribes sachalinense, known as the Sachalin gooseberry, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, the Kuril Islands, and Sakhalin. Ribes sachalinense (Latin: Ribes sachalinense, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribes sachalinense 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 sachalinense is a member of the Rosaceae family native to JAP, KUR, and SAK. Ribes sachalinense thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribes sachalinense grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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