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| Identification |
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Genus
Ribes
Species
rubrum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
red currant
Family
GROSSULARIACEAE
Specimen number
S10351
Data source
UnFruit pp161-171
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-05b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ribes rubrum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is tart. Ribes rubrum is most often used in jelly. In the distillery, Red currant is made into alcohol.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
5'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Nitrogen & potassium
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jelly
Alcohol
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
tart
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Ribes rubrum to produce fruit. Provide 5' spacing when grown in quantity. Nitrogen and potassium are both required for optimal growth. Harvesting usually occurs in July.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ribes rubrum is a woody perennial. Red currant is deciduous in nature.
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