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Red
Currants
(ribes sativum)
*Click Here for Black Currants*
Makes delicious pies and
jellies! Currants will produce
many clusters of beautiful red berries the middle of June. How To Care For Upon
Arrival: |
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Remove plants from shipping box
immediately. Keep roots moist at all times. Store plants in a
cool place. |
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What Type of Soil:
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Will grow in a range from 5 to
8 pH. Prefers a will drained soil, as it makes most of its
early growth in early spring. |
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When To Plant:
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Early spring (April - May) |
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How To Plant:
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Dig a hole large enough to
accommodate all of the roots. Plant so the top roots are at
least 2" to 3" below ground line. Pack soil firmly around
plant and water immediately. Space 2 feet apart. |
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Where To Plant:
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On the outer edge of your vegetable
garden as it will produce fruit year after year and requires no
pruning. A 4 to 5 year old plant will reach a maximum height of 4
feet. |
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Sizes: |
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• 1 yr. No. 1 is single
branched 12" or double branched 9".
• 2
yr. No. 1 is 12" and up with 2 or more branches.
• 3 yr. No. 1 is 18"
and up with 2 or more branches. |
