Blackcurrant

Edible
Fruiting

Blackcurrant is a robust, high-yielding fruit plant known for its deep purple-black berries and rich, tart flavour. Easy to grow, it is perfect for adding a nutritious, tangy fruit to your garden. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

 

Harvest Time: 8-10 Weeks
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Blackcurrants are prized for their rich, tart flavour and high yield of deep purple-black berries. They thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations and are perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
  • Produces abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries
  • Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 3 Litre pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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What You Need To Know About “Blackcurrant”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Blackcurrant is perfect for adding nutritious, tangy berries to your garden, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing clusters of deep purple-black berries from summer to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, borders, and containers
  • Produces abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries
  • Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn

Blackcurrant is perfect for adding nutritious, tangy berries to your garden, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing clusters of deep purple-black berries from summer to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, borders, and containers
  • Produces abundant clusters of deep purple-black berries
  • Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for blackcurrant plants?

Blackcurrants prefer well-draining, fertile soil, full sun, and spacing of 1.5-1.8 meters apart. Plant in spring or late autumn​.

How should I care for blackcurrant plants?

Water regularly, mulch annually, and prune in winter to remove old wood and promote new growth​.

Can blackcurrants be grown in containers?

Yes, use a pot at least 45 cm wide and deep, with good drainage and regular watering​.

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