Himalayan Gooseberry Plant
Ribes uva-crispa, or Himalayan Gooseberry, is a hardy shrub growing 1-2m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-6 ft
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Himalayas
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
5-20°C
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Loam, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
300-800 g
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
10-20 kg/plant
NPK ratio
20:20 :20
life Span
20+ years
Health Benefits
High in vitamin C, immune booster
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost, 10% sand.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer (N-P-K 10-10-10) every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot Powdery Mildew Aphids Leaf Spot Anthracnose
Yellowing, wilting leaves White powdery spots on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Brown or black spots on leaves Dark lesions on fruit and leaves
Improve drainage, reduce watering Neem oil, sulfur spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil Prune infected leaves, neem oil Prune affected areas, copper-based sprays
Fungicides containing metalaxyl Myclobutanil-based fungicides Imidacloprid-based insecticides Copper-based fungicides Chlorothalonil-based fungicides