Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum · Currants · Gooseberry family
Also known as: Black Currant · Cassis
Easy100–180cmPet-friendlyEdible
Blackcurrant care at a glance
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) 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 Blackcurrant
Possible pests on Blackcurrant include Currant blister aphid, Blackcurrant big bud mite, Blackcurrant gall midge and Sawflies. Possible diseases include American gooseberry mildew, Leaf spot and Coral spot. Blackcurrant is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Currant blister aphid Medium
- Blackcurrant big bud mite Medium
- Blackcurrant gall midge Medium
- Sawflies Medium
- Birds Medium
Disease
- American gooseberry mildew Medium
- Leaf spot Medium
- Coral spot Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Blackcurrant
- Which pests affect Blackcurrant?
- Possible pests on Blackcurrant include Currant blister aphid, Blackcurrant big bud mite, Blackcurrant gall midge and Sawflies.
- Which diseases affect Blackcurrant?
- Possible diseases include American gooseberry mildew, Leaf spot and Coral spot.
- Is Blackcurrant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Blackcurrant is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Blackcurrant need?
- Blackcurrant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Blackcurrant need?
- Blackcurrant prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Blackcurrant frost-hardy?
- Blackcurrant is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Blackcurrant?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.