Blackcurrant.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

5 to 6 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist and apply a thick layer of mulch to protect the shallow roots. Watch for signs of aphids or powdery mildew on the leaves during the warmer months. Prune older wood annually to encourage vigorous new growth and better fruit production.

Riego

Water deeply during dry spells to ensure the fruit develops properly.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Remove a third of the oldest stems each winter to keep the plant productive.

Trasplante

These are best grown in the ground, but if kept in containers, move to a larger pot every few years.

Suelo

Moist, fertile, well-draining loam

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-30 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 15 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

The berries are safe for children to eat, but be mindful of potential choking hazards with very young toddlers.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to the aromatic oils.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

Always ensure you have correctly identified the plant before consuming any berries.

Cómo identificarla

• Three to five lobed leaves
• Strongly aromatic foliage when crushed
• Clusters of small dark purple berries
• Woody stems with peeling bark

Altura

1 a 1,5m

Anchura

1 a 1,5m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

greenish-yellow, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

black, Mid to late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Currant Big Bud Mite — Mites cause buds to swell and fail to open properly.
• Powdery Mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves and stems in humid conditions.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, division, seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold. Prune out any dead or damaged wood during the dormant season.

En maceta

They grow well in large containers of at least 40 liters, provided they are kept well-watered.

Planting understory herbs like chives can help suppress weeds and provide a natural pest barrier.

Buenas compañeras

• Comfrey — It acts as a dynamic accumulator to provide nutrients to the soil.
• Cebollino — The strong scent may help deter certain pests.

Mantenla lejos de

• Eastern white pine — They can act as alternate hosts for white pine blister rust.

Especies parecidas

• Redcurrant — It is a close relative with similar growth habits but produces red fruit.
• Ribes uva-crispa — It belongs to the same genus and shares similar cultural requirements.

Ciencia

Familia

Grossulariaceae

Género

Ribes

Orden

Saxifragales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Northern and central Europe and northern Asia.

Conservación

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in cool, moist woodland edges and riverbanks where it can access consistent soil moisture.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary jams, juices, ornamental shrub, hedging

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need two plants for fruit?

Most varieties are self-fertile, but planting more than one can increase your yield.

When should I prune?

Prune in late winter while the plant is dormant to encourage new growth.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Ribes comes from an Arabic word for a different plant, while nigrum is Latin for black, referring to the fruit color.

Bueno saberlo

• Blackcurrants were once banned in the United States for decades because they were thought to spread a fungus to pine trees.
• The unique scent of the leaves is often used in high-end perfumery.
• They are a staple ingredient in many traditional European desserts.