Red Currant Plant
Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a shrub that grows 3-5 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-7, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 to 1.5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
3 to 4 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
High in Vitamin C, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Rust, Botrytis Blight, Leaf Spot.
White powdery spots on leaves, Sunken spots with pinkish spores on leaves, Orange spots on leaves, Gray mold on flowers and stems, Brown spots on leaves.
Neem oil, baking soda, Remove infected leaves, Improve air circulation, neem oil, Improve air circulation, Remove infected leaves.
Sulfur-based fungicides, Chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Chlorothalonil.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Supports immune function and skin health.