Jahn's Prairie Gooseberry

Ribes oxyacanthoides L. – Jahn's Prairie Gooseberry

Jahn's Prairie is a disease-resistant variety that produces high-quality, dark red dessert gooseberries. It was selected by Dr. Otto Jahn from a native population in Alberta, Canada.

• Fruit Characteristics: Green fruit turns red-pink upon ripening, with fresh fruit quality comparable to European gooseberries.
• Growth Habit: Upright growth reaching up to 5 feet, with some sprawling branches.
• Foliage: Leaves resemble those of European Hawthorne.
• Disease Resistance: Resists powdery mildew and is free from leaf spot and Botrytis (grey mold).
• Pest Resistance: No observed damage from aphids or sawflies; no White Pine Blister Rust detected.
• Spacing: 5' circles
• Growing Zones: 3-7

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Very Good
• No-Spray Viability: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Kid-Friendly (Fresh Eating): Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: Yes
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Fertile
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.