Blackcurrant.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

5 to 6 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 7

Floraison

Early to mid spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Moist, fertile, well-draining loam

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-30 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 10 to 15 years

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1 à 1,5m

Envergure

1 à 1,5m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

greenish-yellow, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

black, Mid to late summer

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, division, seed

Quand planter

early spring, late autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

À éloigner de

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

Espèces similaires

• 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.

Science

Famille

Grossulariaceae

Genre

Ribes

Ordre

Saxifragales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Northern and central Europe and northern Asia.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

culinary jams, juices, ornamental shrub, hedging

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.