Currants, Gooseberries, and Jostaberries

This book provides authoritative information on the biology and history of growing currants, gooseberries, and jostaberries (gooseberry/currant hybrids) as commercial crops in the United States. The authors present in detail the necessary components of successful culture, including site and soil selection, site design, propagation, cultivar selection, and pest and disease management. With tables, figures, and forms to assist you in selecting, purchasing, harvesting, and marketing Ribes cultivars, this book will help you set up and maintain a currant or gooseberry farm and effectively competing in the world market.