This article deals with Ribes rubrum, commonly termed Redcurrant (Red currant). Whitecurrant (White currant) refers to the same species, but only to cultivars with white-coloured fruit. Red and white currants are discussed in this article.
Blackcurrant refers to a different specis, Ribes nigrum, which is discussed in a separate article (See: Blackcurrant).
Problems
Birds: birds may feed on the fruit crop. They may also damage buds. Nets can be used to cover the bushes over winter to prevent this.[1]
Aphids:[1]
Sawfly Larvae:[1]
Grey Mould (Botrytis):[1]
Coral Spot:[1]