Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Fruits
Redcurrant growing guide
Hardy currant shrub with strings of glossy red berries. Good for cool temperate gardens.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-30 daysGermination
365-730 daysHarvest
120 cmSpacing
VariesSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | From transplant | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | From transplant | Mar - Sep | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | From transplant | Mar - May | Jun - Nov |
| Temperate | From transplant | Mar - May | Jun - Oct |
| Cool | From transplant | Mar - May | Jul - Oct |
| Arid | From transplant | Mar - May | Jun - Nov |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Redcurrant should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Redcurrant after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Eat fresh by the handful, in breakfast bowls, salads, smoothies, desserts, or as bright toppings.
Cooked
Cook into compotes, jams, pies, crumbles, sauces, syrups, and quick warm toppings.
Store / preserve
Freeze, jam, dehydrate, bottle as syrup, or make chutney depending on the berry.
Try: Fresh berries, Smoothie, Jam, Crumble.
Good companions
Chives, Yarrow, Mint
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Prune for an open framework and net against birds.
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