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Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) is a shrub native to regions including Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and other parts of Europe and Asia. Gooseberry (Latin: Ribes uva-crispa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Gooseberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Gooseberry is a member native to ALB, ALG, AUT, BGM, BUL, and CZE. Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) thrives in light to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Gooseberry grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 4/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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