Jostaberry seeds

Jostaberry

Fruit shrub of hybrid origin, obtained by crossing blackcurrant and gooseberry. The main purpose of obtaining this hybrid was to improve the yield of blackcurrant. Also, getting rid of gooseberry thorns was a priority.

From a botanical point of view, yoshta is a perennial shrub, without thorns, up to 2.5 m high. Yoshta is a fast and strong growing plant, like currants, sprawling and upright. On average, the fruit-bearing bush of Yoshta consists of 15 - 20 large branches of different ages. The diameter of the crown is about 1.5 - 2 m. The leaves of Yoshta are dark green, large and shiny, without a pronounced currant aroma. Fall late in autumn. The flowers are large and bright.

Yoshta berries are black with a purple tint, usually collected in a brush of 3-5 pieces, they are distinguished by a dense skin, the berries taste sweet and sour, with a pleasant nutmeg flavor. The average fruit weight is about 3 grams, although individual berries can reach 5 g. When fully ripe, they do not crumble. Yoshta fruits reach biological maturity around the end of June.