White Currant
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The White currant (Ribes rubrum) is a member of the genus Ribes in the gooseberry family. It is native throughout northern Europe, north Asia and north America. The White currant is a deciduous shrub normally growing to 1–1.5 metres (3–5 ft) tall, occasionally 2 m (7 ft), with five-lobed leaves. The flowers are normally white, occasionally pink, 4–8 mm diameter, borne in racemes 4–10 cm long in late spring. The fruit is a white, pink or red berry 4–8 mm diameter, ripening in mid to late summer. White currants are generally grown for their fruit, which can be used for culinary purposes, such as in pies, tarts and jams. They can also be eaten raw, especially when still under-ripe and not fully sweet. The fruit is also used to make wine and cordials. Currant buns are a traditional English teatime treat.

White currants are generally grown for their fruit, which can be used for culinary purposes, such as in pies, tarts and jams. They can also be eaten raw, especially when still under-ripe and not fully sweet. The fruit is also used to make wine and cordials. Currant buns are a traditional English teatime treat.

Botanical Data

Specie: Ribes rubrum

Common Names: bela ribizla

Family: Grossulariaceae

Sub Family: Grossularioideae

Tribe: Grossularieae
Sub tribe:
Genus: Ribes
Plant type: shrub
Perennial: yes
Endangered: no
Link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribes_rubrum
Application/Uses
edible rating:
good
edible uses:
The fruit is used in pies, tarts, jams, and jellies. It can also be eaten raw, especially when still under-ripe and not fully sweet. The fruit is also used to make wine and cordials.
medicinal rating:
low
medicinal uses:
The White currant is a known source of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and anthocyanins.
health concerns:
The White currant is a known source of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and anthocyanins.
other uses:

Edible parts:


fruit |

#Tags:


attracts wildlife | bee friendly |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english

native:
yes

flowering start month:
april
flowering start day:
beggining
flowering lasts for
60 days

fruiting start month:
july
fruiting start day:
beggining
fruiting time:
30

seed start month:
august
seed start day:
beggining

indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
1.0m
spacing around the plant:
0.3m
grow time (non perennials):
None days

growing difficulty:
low
plant is
evergreen

seed optimal temperature:
21°C
seed minimal temperature:
15°C
seed maximal temperature:
30°C

plant optimal temperature:
18°C
plant minimal temperature:
-23°C
seed maximal temperature:
30°C

water:
low
humidity:
root type:
shallow

light:
medium
hardness (1-10):
5
frost tender:
low

first harvest in
2 years
life span is
20 years
succession level

growth rate is
fast
max height is
1.2m
max weight is
2.0m

soil preferance:
ph preferance:
flower type:
hermaphrodite

growth details:
White currants are generally grown for their fruit, which can be used for culinary purposes, such as in pies, tarts and jams. They can also be eaten raw, especially when still under-ripe and not fully sweet. The fruit is also used to make wine and cordials. Currant buns are a traditional English teatime treat.
potential disturbances:
The main pests are aphids, sawflies, scale insects, whitefly, and caterpillars. Diseases include powdery mildew, blackcurrant leaf spot, and anthracnose.