Fruits · Hard
Black currant
Ribes nigrum
Large growing-medium tub, grown over several years.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Hard
Sound origin
Ribes nigrum
Black currant is native to the temperate regions of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it likes cool, fertile soils.
Source: Wikipedia (in English)
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Black currant, raw
- Rich in vitamin C
- Source of potassium
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Perennial shrub, large tub of growing medium.
- Needs winter chill: grow outdoors.
- Renew some of the canes every winter.
- The leaves also make good herbal tea.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | Jan., Feb., Mar., Nov., Dec. |
| Harvest | June, July |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Black currant in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Black currant in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Black currant: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Large growing medium tub, grown over several years.
Black currant: when to set out plants in Belgium?
Start from plants, set out in January, February, March, November and December (garden, patio or balcony, Belgium or northern France).
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