Ribes rubrum Red Lake

Redcurrant 'Red Lake'

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Deciduous shrub with glossy green foliage and vibrant red berries. Vigorous grower, ideal for edible landscaping in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Redcurrant 'Red Lake'
Family Grossulariaceae
Genus Ribes
Species Rubrum
Variety Red Lake
Origin Netherlands / Europe
Blooming Late spring, small greenish-yellow fragrant flowers.
Leaf Color Green (turns yellow/orange in autumn)
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam with slightly acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment and dry spells; drought tolerant once established

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for maximum fruit production; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Annual pruning after harvest or late winter to maintain shape and air circulation

Pest Control Aphid Currant Sawfly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-0° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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