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Old 28-05-2008, 07:36 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Rusty Hinge 2 writes:
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| | It's like - like - like a cross between a gooseberry and a blackcurrant,
| | allegedly. The unripe fruit on it just now certainly have that look,
| | though the berries are a bit small FTTB.
| |
| | I may take some cuttings before the fruit ripens, even if just to let a
| | little light into the kitchen...
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| Jostaberry (seriously).
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| Yes - I knew they were similar, but I wasn't aware that they were one
| and the same.

There is claimed to be some difference, but I get the impression it
is more marketing than science.

| I was given some, but have kept them more closely pruned. Mine are
| shy fruiters and are not long for this world ....
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| I think they need to get to some height/length of branch before they
| will consider it.

Ah. All fruit bushes over a mile high will leave the garden! Off
with their heads!


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.