Redcurrant
Ribes rubrum · Currants · Gooseberry family
Also known as: Red Currant · Garden Currant
Easy100–150cmPet-friendlyEdible
Redcurrant care at a glance
Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Redcurrant
Possible pests on Redcurrant include Aphids, Gall mites and Birds. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Leaf spot and Coral spot. Redcurrant is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Gall mites Medium
- Birds Medium
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Leaf spot Medium
- Coral spot Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Redcurrant
- Which pests affect Redcurrant?
- Possible pests on Redcurrant include Aphids, Gall mites and Birds.
- Which diseases affect Redcurrant?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Leaf spot and Coral spot.
- Is Redcurrant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Redcurrant is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Redcurrant need?
- Redcurrant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Redcurrant need?
- Redcurrant prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Redcurrant frost-hardy?
- Redcurrant is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Redcurrant?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.