Ribes nigrum (common names: Blackcurrant)

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Ribes nigrum (aka Blackcurrant)


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Reminders for this plant

Due 4 days ago:

In Xela's garden calendar:
'Take cuttings'

Take cuttings July - Aug

In Xela's garden calendar:
'Harvest'

Harvest July - Aug

Members growing this plant

  • DaveDarwent

    Davedarwent

    joined 11 Nov, 2007

    40 plants

  • CliveOpenshaw

    Cliveopenshaw

    joined 23 Oct, 2007

    4 plants

  • Sarah65

    Sarah65

    joined 15 Apr, 2008

    150 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    213 plants

Members' notes...

DaveDarwent

Fruit Border

CliveOpenshaw

Ben Sarek
New buds in November ?

Xela

Planted ? Vistabile fruit patch

Bought ? Wilkinsons? £1.99

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist

Height: 120cm
Spread: 120cm

Flowering period: April to May

Blackcurrants are a real summer treat ideal for using in pies, jams, jellies and puddings.

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