Currant
Ribes rubrum
Gooseberry family (Grossulariaceae)
Sowing
Harvest
Harvest
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
150 cm
Row spacing
150 cm
Seeding depth
0 cm
Currants belong to the gooseberry family. The bushes reach a height of growth of about 1 to 1.50 meters. They are perennial and well adapted to our climate. Currants are frost hardy, but most varieties shed their foliage over the winter. Its lifespan is about between 10 to 15 years.
Origin:
They come from Central and Eastern Europe.
Currants can be planted between February and December. But the best time is in the fall. Shrubs benefit from winter moisture. It is best to choose a sunny location sheltered from the wind. In partial shade, fruit yield and quality suffer. The more sun, the sweeter the fruit. The planting hole should be at least twice the size of the root ball. The soil must be loose, humus and free of wild weeds. This will make it easier for the roots to make their way through the soil. Cut the strongest five to six shoots to one-third of their length. At least four buds must remain. Cut off the remaining shoots close to the ground. Before planting, the root ball must be moist. Soak it in water and plant the shrub. Finally, add a layer of mulch. Prune the shrub every year from now on. The way is specific to the variety. The harvest time of the berries is from the end of June to August.
No antagonistic plants
No diseases
Spotted wing drosophila
Garden chafer
Common winter moth
Currant Aphid
Voles
Varieties
Sorting
Jonkheer van Tets (Rote Johannisbeere)
Approved
Schwarze Johannisbeere
Approved
Venny
Community
Rose de Champagne (rosa Johannisbeere)
Community
Groseillier
Community
Weiße Versailler
Community
Rolan
Community
Witte Parel
Community
Titania
Community
Weiße Versailler
Community
Babette
Community
Cassissima Black Marble
Community
Rosa Sport
Community