Currant Plants

Currant Plants – more info

Currant plants are an easy way to have a tasty crop every summer. To make sure you enjoy them, keep the birds away with netting and read our guide to growing berries and currants for more tips. These Frequently Asked Questions will get you off to a strong start.

Can you grow currants on a patio?

One of the best currants for a patio is ‘Trio’, which produces redcurrants, blackcurrants and white currants on a single plant through July and August. Plant it in a large container of rich soil enriched with well-rotted manure and place in a sunny spot.

Which blackcurrant has the sweetest fruit?

Blackcurrant ‘Ebony’ has the sweetest fruit – in fact, technical measurements suggest it’s the sweetest ever!

Which varieties of currants give the highest yields?

Among the white currants, ‘Blanka’ gives the highest yields. Choose ‘Ben Sarak’ and ‘Summer Pearls Giant’ for bumper crops of juicy blackcurrants.