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Black Currant Ribes spp.

How to sow black currant: Cuttings

Sun requirement for black currant: Plant in Full Sun

Black Currant has been planted 8 times by Growstuff members.

Black currants are perennial woody shrubs that produce clusters of glossy black, sweet-tart, piquant berries that are smaller than blueberries and very high in Vitamin C. They prefer damp, fertile soils, and are winter hardy. The berries can be eaten raw, but are often cooked into sweet and savory dishes, or made into jams, syrups, juice, and wine.

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Predictions

Perennial

living more than two years

First harvest expected

760 weeks after planting

Height

150cm

Spread

120cm

Row Spacing

150cm

Companions

straggly gooseberry

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How to grow black currants

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Scientific names

Ribes spp.

Alternate names

Black currant harvests

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OpenFarm Data

  • Row Spacing: 150 cm
  • Spread: 120 cm
  • Height: 150 cm
  • Sowing Method: Cuttings
  • Sun Requirements: Full Sun

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