Ribes rubrum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes rubrum
Also known as:
Redcurrant, Whitecurrant
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.20 m
Width:
1.20 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Cosmetic, Dye
Cosmetic, Dye
Description
Fruit - either raw or cooked. It has a pleasant sour taste and can be eaten fresh, but is usually used for making pies, jam, and so on. Each piece of fruit contains a lot of seeds.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
15/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Both plants thrive in acidic soils, benefiting from each other's soil preferences. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Provides shade and attracts beneficial insects that help with pollination. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Competes well with Ribes rubrum, maximizing space and creating a diverse garden environment. |
|
Mentha longifolia Horse mint |
Repels pests with its strong aroma while providing ground cover. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Attracts pollinators and helps suppress weeds with its dense growth. |