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CultivarRibes nigrum 'Vyčiai'

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Ribes nigrum (the species)
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Ribes nigrum · “this deciduous shrub” — How to Grow Black Currant: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to maturity2–3 years

from Ribes · “Days to maturity: 2-3 years from planting to first significant harvest; full productivity by year 4-5” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Lightfull sun or partial shade

from Ribes nigrum · “Blackcurrants are more shade tolerant than most fruit plants.” — How to Grow Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum): Complete Guide - Plant Biology and Gardening Insights

WaterModerate and consistent moisture

from Ribes · “💧 Water: Moderate and consistent moisture; 1-1.5 inches per week during growing season.” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Hardiness zones2-7

from Ribes · “Thrive in zones 2-7, with some varieties extending to zone 8” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Height47–71 in

from Ribes nigrum · “typically reaches 1.2-1.8 m tall” — How to Grow Black Currant: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Transplantautumn or early spring

from Ribes nigrum · “Container-grown plants go in at any time but establish most easily in autumn or early spring.” — How to Grow Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum): Complete Guide - Plant Biology and Gardening Insights

Ready whenberry size, cultivar

from Ribes nigrum · “berry generally 8-15 mm in diameter” — How to Grow Black Currant: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsberries

from Ribes nigrum · “berries are notable for exceptionally high vitamin C content” — How to Grow Black Currant: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Pestscurrant aphid, currant sawfly, gooseberry midge, spider mites, currant borer

from Ribes · “Common Pests Currant aphid (Capitophorus carduinus) Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil in early spring; encourage natural predators Currant sawfly (Nematus ribesii) Hand-pick larvae; prune infested shoots; apply spinosad in early season Gooseberry midge (Dasineura tetensi) Remove dropped fruit” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Companionshydrangea, roses

from Ribes · “Consider planting later flowering shrubs such as hydrangea or roses with the Ribes” — How to grow ribes / RHS Growing Guide

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