Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum - black currant
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Size 140mm
Item code:
9319762004197
A small, hardy attractive, woody shrub that produces between 8 to 30 flowers along its branches that are followed by clusters of small, glossy black berries that are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and minerals. Blackcurrants can be eaten raw and have a sweet to tart flavour but are usually used in pies, jams, preserves and syrups.
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Growth Width — 1.5m |
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Growth Height — 1.5m |
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Frost Tolerant |
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Fruiting Period — Summer |
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Flowering Period — Spring |
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Light Requirements — Full sun, Part Shade |
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Soil Requirements — Well drained soil |
| Watering needs | Keep soil moist but not wet. |
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| Pruning Advice | It's important to prune blackcurrent heavily in winter. Remove all old wood leaving 10cm shoots to bear the following crop. |
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