Black Currants Ribes nigrum

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Black Currant Fruit Tree producing fruit for Black Currant

(3/3) Black Currant Fruit Tree producing fruit for Black Currant By Paolo Neo [Public domain] (Photo Credits)

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Currant - Black

Ribes nigrum
his deciduous shrub produces heavy crops of dark, flavourful berries, ideal for making jams, juices and preserves. Well suited to cooler climates, it is highly frost tolerant and performs best in areas with a distinct winter chill. Plant in rich, moist, f... Read More
Other Names: Blackcurrant

$17.90 ($14.90-$17.90 choose a size)

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Specifications of Currant - Black

Preferred Climate Cool TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes (Often below -2)

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March

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Currant - Black Reviews & Tips

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kevin
★★★★★ 3y ago

COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND, QLD

Currant - Black

healthy

Peter Ivanoff
6y ago

Exeter Adelaide, SA, Australia

Currant - Black

Potato peels or old potatoes chopped up should be placed or dug in near the roots, or water the plant around the roots with a mixture of potato starch and water. The shrub just loves it and you end up with big juicy berries when they start fruiting

Lorna
★ 17y ago

Albany, WA, Australia

Need more chill for these than we receive. Fruiting has been poor.

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