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Red currant (Ribes rubrum), a deciduous shrub native to countries such as Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Spain, thrives in various soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils, with an optimal pH range of 6.5 to 7. Red currant (Latin: Ribes rubrum, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Red currant is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Red currant is a member of the Rosaceae family native to BGM, FRA, GER, GRB, NET, and SPA. Red currants thrive in moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) and prefer a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Red currant grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 4/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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