GROWING GUIDE - CURRANTS
CURRANTS PLANTING & CARE
Looking to grow beautiful, healthy currants in your garden? This guide covers planting, watering, feeding, and pruning so your plants remain productive and easy to manage year after year.
QUICK FACTS
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Spacing: About 5 ft. apart for good airflow
- Planting: Best planted in spring or fall
- Suitable for Canadian growing conditions
- Follow package instructions for best results
- Contact T&T Seeds for personalized growing advice
PLANTING
Currants grow best in full sun to partial shade and prefer fertile, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Space shrubs approximately 5 ft. apart to promote airflow, reduce disease pressure, and allow room for mature growth.
TIMING
- Plant in early spring or fall, ideally while plants are dormant.
- Currants fruit best on young, productive wood, especially near the base of shoots from the previous season.
SOIL & WATERING
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or other organic matter.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during dry weather and fruit development. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the base of the stems.
FERTILIZING
Currants benefit from regular feeding. Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support strong growth and fruiting. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit.
PRUNING
Pruning improves airflow, encourages productive new growth, and makes harvesting easier.
- First year: In fall or during dormancy, select 7–10 of the strongest shoots. Cut new growth back by about half. Cut remaining weaker shoots back to one bud at the base.
- Following years: Continue pruning annually during dormancy. Remove weak, damaged, or overcrowded branches and maintain a balanced structure with a mix of young and mature stems.
FOR MORE TIPS ON CARE, PRUNING AND FERTILIZING, REFER TO: SHRUBS, TREES & FRUIT TREES
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