Growing guide · Vegetable garden and berries
Currants (black and red)
Ribes nigrum, R. rubrum
Hardy berry bushes for home gardens. Plant deeper than in the pot and thin every few years.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | no exact value in the sources | |
| Sowing depth | 5–10 cm deeper than in the pot; hole at least 50 cm | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | about 2 m (about 1 m in a row) | [1] |
| pH | about 6–6.5 | [1] |
| Harvest | late summer | [1] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.