Plant library
Perennial food
Currant
Ribes spp.
Zones 3–8
Shade-tolerant, deer-resistant bushes loaded with vitamin-rich berries for jelly, juice, and freezing — they fruit for 15+ years.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Spacing
4 ft apart
Soil
Any well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
Difficulty
easy
Zones
3–8
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Oct
Nov
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant bare-root in early spring 4 ft apart; mulch heavily. Prune to keep an open shape. Tolerates shade — one of the few fruits for north-facing spots.
Good companions
Gooseberries and apple trees
Harvest
Pick fully colored berries in clusters; they slip off the strig when ripe.
Want a plan for growing Currant?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
