Weight | N/A |
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Dimensions | N/A |
Botanical Name | Ribes rubrum 'London Market' |
Zone | 3-8 |
Chill Hours | 800-1000 |
Soil | Well drained moderately fertile loamy soil with high organic matter |
Light | Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is often a good choice for Ribes) |
Pollination | Self-fertile but performs best when planted with other varieties |
Years to Bear | 1-2 |
Form | Upright vigorous growth habit, produces new growth at root line |
Height | 3-6 feet |
Spread | 3-6 feet |
Spacing | 3-5 feet or in a hedgerow |
Bloom | Pinkish-red blossoms |
Ripening Time | Ripen in late June/early July |
Fruit | Very flavorful red berries, easy to pick |
Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
London Market Red Currant
$10.00
Ribes rubrum ‘London Market’. This is another of the English varieties dating back nearly a century. Once popular as a commercial crop and now mostly found in English gardens. Very productive of large tart berries which tend to ripen all at once making it an excellent choice for culinary uses.
USDA regulations prohibit shipping of Ribes species to the following states: DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, RI, SC, VA, and WV.
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