Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum
A shrub producing dark, tart, vitamin C-rich berries used in juices, preserves, and cordials.
Family
Grossulariaceae
Temperature
17-25°C (absolute 5-30°C)
Rainfall
700-900mm (absolute 500-1100mm)
Altitude
1500m
Soil pH
6.5-7.5 (absolute 6-8)
Soil types
Well-drained fertile loamy soils