Currant-Gooseberry
Ribes hirtellumfam. Rosaceae
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Pl. F8C5 — Ribes hirtellum
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Prezentare
Ribes hirtellum, cunoscut sub numele de crâng-îngurete, este un arborestru nativ în regiunile nord-est și centru-nord a Americii de Nord, inclusiv zonele din Alberta, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec și Wisconsin. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile, acest plant se dezvolte în sustraturi umide, de tip linihos (sândal), medie sau grea (argila) și preferă expozția la soare complet. Foarte rezistent între zonele 4-8, atingă o înălțime de aproximativ 1 m și este potrivit pentru gardeniunde unde valorile ornamentale sale se suprapun cu utilizarea culinara a fructelor sale.
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What is Currant-Gooseberry?
Ribes hirtellum, cunoscut sub numele de crâng-îngurete, este un arborestru nativ în regiunile nord-est și centru-nord a Americii de Nord, inclusiv zonele din Alberta, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec și Wisconsin.
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Ribes hirtellum, cunoscut sub numele de crâng-îngurete, se dezvolte în expozții la soare complet și preferă sustrate umide de tip linihos (sândal), medie sau grea (argila). Își dezvoltă bine în zonele de rezistență 4-8 și atingă o înălțime de aproximativ 1 m, făcându-l un arborestru ideal pentru gardeniunde. Propagează-te prin cuturi sau semințe. Această plantă este nativă în regiuni precum Alberta, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine și altele, iar fructele sale pot fi consumate frescu sau preparate.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Habit
Shrub
Mature size
1.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Currant-Gooseberry for the first time
7steps
Start with a simple planting of Currant-Gooseberry to experience growing this shrub.
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What you'll need
A young Currant-Gooseberry plant, garden gloves, and a trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late fall when the soil is workable but not too wet.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and prepare the ground by loosening it to about 30 cm deep.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant your Currant-Gooseberry into a sunny spot in the garden, spacing plants about 1.2 m apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and mulch around the base to retain moisture.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun exposure for at least six hours a day. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune your Currant-Gooseberry annually after fruiting to encourage new growth and prevent disease.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The currant-gooseberry's fruit is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is often used in jams, jellies, and pies. The fruit can also be dried for later use. Skip the invention of recipes; focus on these basic preparation methods.
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VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across0 continents· 30 native
Broader regions
native:New Brunswick, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Massachusetts, Connecticut, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Alberta
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