Fruits

Black currants have a strong, tart taste due to the high levels of tannins. These berries have strong, earthy tones. People describe the taste as… Read More »What Do Dried Black Currants Taste Like?

Currants (Ribes spp.) grow easily from seed but they need special treatment or you’ll be looking at bare soil and no seedlings indefinitely. Currants grow… Read More »Can You Grow Currants From Seeds?

Redcurrants tolerate a range of soil conditions, but prefer moist, well-drained soil. They do best in full sun, but can be grown against a shady,… Read More »What Soil Do Red Currants Like?

A fast grower, it may reach four or five feet in just a few years and even produce blossoms as well. How long does it… Read More »How Fast Do Red Flowering Currants Grow?

From fruit set to harvest, currants need 1 inch of water every week. After the initial watering, a soaker hose or drip irrigation system can… Read More »Do Currants Need A Lot Of Water?

You can propagate redcurrants by taking hardwood cuttings about 30cm (1ft) long. Use prunings from young plants, but not from older plants, as these may… Read More »Can You Grow Red Currant From Cuttings?

In early spring, feed redcurrants growing in the ground with a high potassium general fertiliser, such as Vitax Q4. Scatter one and a half handfuls… Read More »What Do You Feed Red Currant Bushes With?

Currants and gooseberries have similar growing requirements. They prefer cool, moist, well-drained sites. Avoid poorly drained, wet soils and hot, dry sites. Where do currants… Read More »Do Currants Like Wet Soil?

Blackcurrants bear a small amount of fruit on one year old wood, bearing most of it on two year old wood. Redcurrants (Gooseberries too), never… Read More »Do Blackcurrants Fruit On Old Wood?