Botanical family
Grossulariaceae
5 plants
The gooseberry family. Gooseberry, currants (red, white, black), jostaberry — all perennial shrubs. Need 1-1.5 m spacing, part-shade or sun. Space-hungry in a raised bed.
Crop rotation
For Grossulariaceae: rotate the spot every 1-2 years; don't follow with the same family the next year. Legumes (beans, peas) are a safe predecessor in most cases.
Nutrient distribution
How many plants in this family are how hungry for nutrients. Raised-bed soil exhausts quickly after heavy feeders — follow with nitrogen-fixers.
- Medium feeders5
