Ribes sativum
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Ribes sativum

white currant

  family grossulariaceae 
  genus ribes 

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Identification
Genus  Ribes Species  sativum Variety  Cultivar  Common names  white currant Family  GROSSULARIACEAE Specimen number  S10352 Data source  UnFruit pp161-171
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Ribes sativum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 sativum if frequently used in jelly. White currant is a good source for the production of alcohol.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Jelly   Alcohol Nutritional value  Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  tart
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Ribes sativum is self fertile. Typical crop spacing is 5'. Nitrogen and potassium are both required for optimal growth. Crops can be harvested throughout July.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Ribes sativum is a woody perennial. White currant is deciduous in nature.

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