Casseille is a unique fruit bush. It is the outcome of a cross between a blackcurrant and a gooseberry. This resulted in a soft fruit with a delicious blackcurrant flavor. Casseille’s leaves resemble those of gooseberries, and the fruit resembles large blackcurrants. These fragrant fruits are high in vitamin C. They make an excellent addition to a fresh fruit salad or summer puddings. The bushes are self-fertile, and the berries can be picked starting in mid-July. Once planted, the cropping time is estimated to be one year. The time to best yield is estimated to be three years. Each thornless bush can yield several kilos of fruit with a very sweet flavour and a hint of tartness. Height and spread: 2m (6′, 6″).
Growing Information
Casseille plants prefer a position in full sun but will tolerate semi shade. Shelter from cold winds and late spring frosts as these conditions may damage the flowers, and reduce the yield of fruit later in the year. Grow Casseille in rich, moist, well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure into the ground prior to planting. Jostaberries should be planted at a distance of 2m (6′,6″) apart at their original depth which is indicated by a mark left on the stem by the nursery soil.
