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 often feed on the fruit crop.[1] Whitecurrants and late ripening redcurrant cultivars are eaten less by birds.[1] They may also damage buds. Nets can be used to cover the bushes over winter to prevent this.[2]
Aphids:[2]
Sawfly Larvae:[2]
Grey Mould (Botrytis):[2]
Coral Spot:[2]
References
See also
External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Crawford, M (2016). Creating a Forest Garden: working with nature to grow edible crops. Green Books. ISBN 9781900322621.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Brickell, C; Royal Horticultural Society (2012). Encyclopedia of Gardening. Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 9781409364658.