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Nordic Currant (Ribes spicatum) is a deciduous shrub native to northern and eastern Europe, as well as parts of Asia, including regions such as Altay, Amur, Baltic States, Belgium, Buryatiya, Central European Rus, Chita, Denmark, and other areas like East European Russia, Finland… Nordic Currant (Latin: Ribes spicatum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Nordic 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.
Nordic Currant is a member native to ALT, AMU, BLT, BGM, BRY, and RUC. Nordic Currant prefers full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Nordic Currant grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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