Redcurrant.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

1.5 to 2 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Plant these in a spot with cool, moist soil and provide a layer of mulch to keep the roots happy. Watch for aphids on new growth and ensure the center of the bush stays open to light for better fruit production. If the leaves start wilting during a heatwave, give them a deep drink immediately.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, especially while fruit is developing.

Abonado

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

Poda

Prune in late winter while the plant is dormant to remove old wood and encourage new fruiting stems.

Trasplante

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to refresh the soil and provide more room.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile, loamy soil

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

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though the berries can be a choking hazard for toddlers.

Alérgenos por contacto

The stems have very fine hairs that may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

The berries are safe to eat, but always ensure you have correctly identified the plant before consuming any fruit.

Cómo identificarla

• Three to five lobed maple like leaves
• Clusters of small translucent red berries
• Deciduous woody shrub habit
• Small greenish yellow spring flowers

Altura

1 a 1,5m

Anchura

1 a 1,5m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

greenish-yellow, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

red, Mid to late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and cause leaf curling.
• Currant Rust — A fungal infection that causes orange spots on the undersides of leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, division

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Mulch the base in late autumn to protect roots from temperature fluctuations. Prune during the dormant winter period.

En maceta

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

Planting aromatic herbs nearby can help mask the scent of the currants from hungry pests.

Buenas compañeras

• Cebollino — The strong scent of chives helps deter common garden pests.
• Comfrey — Comfrey acts as a dynamic accumulator, bringing nutrients up from the soil for the currant.

Especies parecidas

• Blackcurrant — Similar growth habit but produces dark, aromatic berries.
• Ribes uva-crispa — Related species that also prefers cool, moist conditions.

Ciencia

Familia

Grossulariaceae

Género

Ribes

Orden

Saxifragales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Western and Central Europe

Conservación

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in cool, moist woodland edges where it can access filtered sunlight.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides cover for birds

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary, ornamental, hedging

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need two plants for fruit?

No, red currants are self-fertile and will produce fruit with just one plant.

How do I prune them?

Prune in late winter to remove old, woody stems and encourage new growth.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Ribes is derived from an Arabic word for a different tart plant, while rubrum means red in Latin.

Bueno saberlo

• Red currants were once known as the forbidden fruit in some regions due to their tart flavor.
• They are a staple ingredient in traditional Scandinavian desserts.
• The berries are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.