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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

ItemValueSource
Sowing / plantingno exact value in the sources
Sowing depth5–10 cm deeper than in the pot; hole at least 50 cm[1]
Seed rate / spacingabout 2 m (about 1 m in a row)[1]
pHabout 6–6.5[1]
Harvestlate 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.

Sources

  1. Martat: Herukoiden kasvatus
  2. University of Minnesota Extension: Growing currants and gooseberries