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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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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

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