Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) – care guide

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Ribes rubrum

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Common name: Redcurrant
Taxonomy: Family: Grossulariaceae · Genus: Ribes

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Ribes

Watermedium

Lightfull sun

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-35 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Ribes tip: Remove stems older than 3 years at the base – younger wood fruits best.

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At a glance

Redcurrant – what to know

Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) – family: Grossulariaceae, genus: Ribes. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -35 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Redcurrant?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Redcurrant need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Redcurrant get?

Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Redcurrant toxic to cats and dogs?

There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

When does Redcurrant flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Ribes: Typical flowering time: April, May.

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