Articles for Redcurrant Bushes

Initial Pruning for Redcurrants Redcurrants and whitecurrants do not need the hard pruning that is recommended for Blackcurants and a framework of growth is left in place. Initially the leaders [main stems] can be shortened by up to one third to any outwardly facing bud. This has the effect of keeping the centre of the bush more open which makes the foliage less prone to disease and also makes harvesting easier. You will find the fruiting trusses in the centre of the bush will ripen more readily, and will be sweeter as a result of this type of pruning. This […]

Redcurrant planting The essential component of any well stocked fruit garden and the epitome of summer, the dangling jewel-like strigs of sparkling redcurrants – together with the mother-of-pearl like sweeter whitecurrant – are a classic ingredient for summer fruit puddings, adorning summer cocktails, and making jars of vividly flaoursome jams. View our online catalogue of Redcurrant bushes. Cultivation is not difficult provided a few simple pointers are followed bushes can crop well for up to 15 years and there are also smaller growing options if you are restricted for space. Read this article and in no time at all you […]

Growing Redcurrants in pots and containers This is a perfectly practical solution to those short on space. A container size of not less than 20-24” is adequate or you may wish to invest in some half barrels. A good proprietary all purpose compost mix is suitable and the bushes should be planted individually, one to a container. Planting of redcurrant with bare rooted bushes can take place from October to April and is the most convenient time to plant them. But you can also plant from pot grown bushes into larger containers you have obtained and this can be done […]