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Ribes sativum Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade, succeeding on an east or even a north-facing wall, though not fruiting so well in such a position[11]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 to 6[200]. Hardy to about -20c[200]. There is some confusion in nomenclature with some botanists recognising 2 species of redcurrants, this species and R. spicatum (syn R. rubrum), whilst others say that R. rubrum is a distinct species[17, 200]. The redcurrant is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit, there are some named varieties[183]. Most cultivars are self-fertile and set a good crop on their own[200]. The fruit is produced at the base of one-year old and older wood, plants start to fruit at 3 - 4 years from seed[200]. Redcurrant fruits are an absolute magnet for birds and so the plants will usually need some protection to allow the crop to ripen[K]. Alternatively, you can put this attraction for the birds to good use by planting redcurrants specifically for the birds. Whilst they are eating these fruits they will not be eating your other fruits[K]. Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. For further Ribes sativum gardening information |
