Plant Details

Ribes nigrum

Blackcurrant

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General Information

Scientific name: Ribes nigrum
Also known as: Blackcurrant

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.80 m
Width: 1.80 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Cosmetic use, Dye, Preservative

Description

Vegetables - to be consumed both raw and cooked. The fruit has a wonderfully aromatic flavor. When fully ripe, the fruit is very tasty to eat raw, but it is also often used in pies, jams, etc. The fruit is very rich in vitamin C and has a diameter of about 10 mm, although selected varieties may have larger fruits. The leaves of this plant are used in soups, and the dried leaf can serve as a coffee substitute. Occasionally, they are added to herbal tea blends for an extra flavor.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 15/08