Ribes nigrum
Blackcurrant
Common names: Cassis, Ahlbeere
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Description
The blackcurrant produces aromatic, vitamin-rich berries with the classic cassis flavor, ideal for juice, jelly, and liqueur. Its canes emit a spicy fragrance when brushed.
Care instructions
Plant the shrub in autumn (October, week 43) in a sunny to partially shaded spot with humus-rich, moist soil. It primarily bears on one-year-old wood—therefore prune annually after harvest, removing the oldest canes close to the ground. Mulch well and water during dry periods to keep the berries juicy.
Pruning
MonthsJul–Aug
SeasonSummer (after harvest)
Pruning typeThinning cut
Companion planting
Varieties
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