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Currant
Red Lake
BerriesTransplant
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Sun
partial shade
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Water
Every 7 days
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Germination
21 days
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Days to harvest
75 days
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Planting depth
2 inches deep
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Row spacing
72 inches
When to Plant
Plant in early spring or fall (Sep–Oct)
Growing Guide
Soil: well-drained, rich (pH 6.0–6.5)
Red currant; extremely cold-hardy (zone 3–7) and one of the most productive small fruit bushes. Tolerates more shade than most berries — ideal for a partly shaded spot. Harvest whole strigs (clusters) for ease. Long-lived shrub; prune out wood older than 3 years each spring to maintain productivity.
Care
💧 Water every 7 days
🌿 Fertilize every 30 days
📐 Spacing: 48 inches apart · 72 inches between rows
Harvest & Storage
Ready in 75 days with a harvest window of 21 days.
Companion Planting
Grows well with:
garlictansyhyssop
Keep away from:
nightshade