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 1โ1.5 metres (3โ5 ft) tall, occasionally 2 m (7 ft), with five-lobed leaves. The flowers are normally white, occasionally pink, 4โ8 mm diameter, borne in racemes 4โ10 cm long in late spring. The fruit is a white, pink or red berry 4โ8 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.
Growing 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.
Edible Parts
Fruit
Tags
Attracts Wildlife Bee Friendly
Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Ribes rubrum</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Western Europe
applicable geo region: Temperate zones worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
beginning
of April for 60 days
Harvest:
beginning
of July for 30 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of August
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(4/5)
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:
(1/5)
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:
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Botanical data
specie: Ribes rubrum
common names: bela ribizla
family: Grossulariaceae
sub family: Grossularioideae
tribe: Grossularieae
sub tribe:
genus: Ribes
Growing Conditions
area needed: 1.0 m
spacing: 0.3 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 21ยฐC / 15ยฐC / 30ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 18ยฐC / -23ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Low
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Shallow
frost tender: Low
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(5/10)
first harvest: 2 years
life span: 20 years
succession:
growth rate: Fast
max height: 1.2 m
max width: 2.0 m
soil preference:
pH preference:
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: White Currants encounter pressures from aphids, sawflies, scale insects, whiteflies, and caterpillars. They are also susceptible to diseases such as powdery mildew, blackcurrant leaf spot, and anthracnose.
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