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Currant
Ribes rubrum
Also known as: currant bush, red currant, ribes
Compact shrub producing strings of tart red, white, or black berries. Heavy producer in cool climates. Easy to grow with minimal care.
Growing Requirements
SunPart Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing36–60″
Row Spacing60–96″
Planting Depth—
Height36–60″
Spread36–60″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
365–730 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–8
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–8
Self-fertile. Illegal to grow in some US states due to white pine blister rust — check local regulations. Prune oldest wood annually.
Companion Plants
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