Ribes sanguineum

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General Information

Scientific name: Ribes sanguineum

Also known as: Flowering Currant, Blood currant

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 2.50 m

Width: 2.50 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
None

Description

Fruit - can be consumed raw or cooked. Although it does not have a pronounced flavor, it is good to eat raw. It can be harvested in August when it is still firm, and with careful storage, it stays good until November. The flavor gradually improves during this period. The fruit has a diameter of about 10 mm.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07

End of Harvest: 15/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Both Ribes sanguineum and Rubus idaeus are beneficial for attracting pollinators, enhancing fruit set.
Sambucus canadensis American Elder	The elderberry provides shade and moisture retention for Ribes sanguineum while also attracting beneficial insects.
Sambucus nigra European elder	Similar benefits as Sambucus canadensis, with added benefits of its berries which can deter pests.
Mentha aquatica Water mint	Mint helps to suppress weeds and improves the aroma and flavor of neighboring fruits.
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed	Ground elder can help to suppress weed growth and retain soil moisture around Ribes sanguineum.
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry	Another berry plant that attracts pollinators and shares similar soil requirements with Ribes sanguineum.
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Thyme can repel pests and improve flavor while attracting beneficial insects to the garden.