hardiness zone
3
- 8
latin name
ribes nigrum
pollination requirements
Blackdown Black Currants (Ribes nigrum) are self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate themselves and produce fruit without needing another plant nearby. However, cross-pollination can increase the yield and size of the berries.
propagation
[3,4,5,6,7,8]
site and soil
Blackdown Black Currants (Ribes nigrum) are self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate themselves and produce fruit without needing another plant nearby. However, cross-pollination can increase the yield and size of the berries.
size at purchase
3-5 ft
Size at Maturity
prefer full sun to partial shade, grow best in rich, well-drained, moist soil with a pH of 6 to 6.5
hardiness zone
3
- 8
latin name
ribes nigrum
pollination requirements
Blackdown Black Currants (Ribes nigrum) are self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate themselves and produce fruit without needing another plant nearby. However, cross-pollination can increase the yield and size of the berries.
propagation
[3,4,5,6,7,8]
site and soil
Blackdown Black Currants (Ribes nigrum) are self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate themselves and produce fruit without needing another plant nearby. However, cross-pollination can increase the yield and size of the berries.
size at purchase
3-5 ft
Size at Maturity
prefer full sun to partial shade, grow best in rich, well-drained, moist soil with a pH of 6 to 6.5
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