Fruits
Intermediate
Perennial
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Red Lake Currant
Ribes rubrum
About Plant: Red Lake Currant
A red currant cultivar valued for bright red fruit borne in clusters. Red currants are well suited to fresh use and preserves and grow as productive cold-climate shrubs.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4–6 ft
Height4–6 ft
Time to Harvest2–3 years
Planting DepthCrown at soil level
Germination TimeTransplants
Expert Growing Tips
Keep soil evenly moist through fruit development, mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and prune during dormancy to renew productive wood. Most red currants are self-fruitful, but a second variety can improve fruit production.