Currant Red
Red currant (Ribes nigrum) is an upright small sized deciduous shrub that fruits mid Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the red currant originated in Northern Europe. Multiple branches of these small bushes produce a multitude of flowers which are coloured pale green that develops into small bright red berries. Red currants commence ripening in mid Summer. Best grown in areas with a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. Red currants prefer a full sun position and grows best when given shelter from strong hot winds. They like rich well drained soil. Marigolds can be planted with them as companion plants.
Red currants have a tart flavour. Fruit may be eaten fresh off the plant, or used in pies, jams, jellies and sauces. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin B and C, antioxidants and manganese. You can store the fruits in the fridge for around 4 days or put them in the freezer.
Red currant (Ribes nigrum) is an upright small sized deciduous shrub that fruits mid Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the red currant originated in Northern Europe. Multiple branches of these small bushes produce a multitude of flowers which are coloured pale green that develops into small bright red berries. Red currants commence ripening in mid Summer. Best grown in areas with a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. Red currants prefer a full sun position and grows best when given shelter from strong hot winds. They like rich well drained soil. Marigolds can be planted with them as companion plants.
Red currants have a tart flavour. Fruit may be eaten fresh off the plant, or used in pies, jams, jellies and sauces. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin B and C, antioxidants and manganese. You can store the fruits in the fridge for around 4 days or put them in the freezer.
Red currant (Ribes nigrum) is an upright small sized deciduous shrub that fruits mid Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the red currant originated in Northern Europe. Multiple branches of these small bushes produce a multitude of flowers which are coloured pale green that develops into small bright red berries. Red currants commence ripening in mid Summer. Best grown in areas with a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. Red currants prefer a full sun position and grows best when given shelter from strong hot winds. They like rich well drained soil. Marigolds can be planted with them as companion plants.
Red currants have a tart flavour. Fruit may be eaten fresh off the plant, or used in pies, jams, jellies and sauces. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin B and C, antioxidants and manganese. You can store the fruits in the fridge for around 4 days or put them in the freezer.
