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Ribes rubrum

Species

Also called redcurrant, red currant

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Ribes rubrum
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Ribes · “Ribes is a genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs producing tart, nutrient-dense berries in red, black, white, or green varieties.” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Days to maturity2 years

“~730 days to harvest” — How to grow Currant (Ribes rubrum) — G4rden

LightFull sun to partial shade

from Ribes · “☀️ Sun: Full sun to partial shade; 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production, though afternoon shade helps in hot climates” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

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

Soil pH6–7

from Ribes · “Soil: Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy loam soil pH: 6.0-7.0” — How to Grow Currant and Gooseberry — LizPlants

Hardiness zones3–8

“USDA zones 3–8” — How to grow Currant (Ribes rubrum) — G4rden

Spacing42–54 in

“3-5 feet” — How to grow Currant — planting guide · GardenDraft

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

Companionschives, comfrey

“Plant near Chives” — How to grow Currant (Ribes rubrum) — G4rden

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