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Jostaberry ConfiBerry Jofruti
For fruit discovery. I took two young plants (sweet and tangy fruits). Planted in March 2024. It has grown a few centimetres in 7 months. It seems to be enjoying itself.
Marie , 27/10/2024
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This variety of Confi®Berry Jofruti® Currant is distinguished by its compact habit and good productivity. The bush produces numerous clusters of small blackish-red fruits when ripe, slightly tart. Their flavour and texture are more reminiscent of gooseberries. They can be enjoyed fresh as well as in jam or jelly. Self-fertile, this currant will find its place in the orchard, along with blackcurrants and redcurrants. Plant it in a sunny spot in deep, moist soil that does not dry out.
From the Grossulariaceae family, Ribes x nidigrolaria is the result of a cross-breeding between the Blackcurrant and a close relative of the Gooseberry. 'Jofruti' is a recent variety from the Confi®Berry range, selected for its compact size and generous production. It forms a thornless bush with a compact habit and arching branches, not exceeding 1.4 m (5ft) in height and almost as wide. Its slightly toothed three-lobed leaves are green and deciduous, absent in winter. In April, clusters of small red flowers appear, followed by berries resembling blackcurrants. They measure between 1.2 and 1.4 cm (1in) in diameter.
Self-fertile, the 'Jofruti' currant is appreciated for its generosity. The early July harvest is abundant. Its fruits are quite similar to gooseberries in flavour and texture. They can be enjoyed fresh as well as in jam or jelly. Generally, not all fruits ripen at the same time. It is necessary to wait until the red fruits turn black tinged with red to ensure their full ripeness. You can either harvest them as they ripen and freeze them to cook all at once, or wait until two-thirds are ripe and harvest them all. Less ripe fruits are richer in pectin, which promotes the setting of your jellies and jams.
In the garden, the 'Jofruti' currant will find its place in the orchard along with white-fruited redcurrants ‘Versaillaise Blanche’ and red-fruited ‘Junifer’ for varied breakfasts - maybe redcurrant jelly on Monday and jam on the Tuesday! You can also plant it in a small fruit hedge in the vegetable garden, or even in a border, like the flowering currant, but a more indulgent version.
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Plant the Jofruti® bush in full sun or partial shade (in warm climates) to obtain beautiful harvests. It can thrive in ordinary soil, even if it's deep and clayey. It prefers a well-loosened and moist soil (not too dry, but without stagnant moisture) and without excessive limestone.
Space your gooseberry bushes about 1.2m (4ft) apart in all directions. In spring, add well-rotted compost by gently incorporating it (their roots are shallow) and mulch the base of your currant bushes to retain soil moisture. It's a hardy bush and not very susceptible to diseases.
Birds are fond of its berries, so consider installing a net from June onwards to ensure a good harvest.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.