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Blackcurrant is a berry crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jan–Feb and expect to harvest in 2–3 years. It wants a pH of 6.0–6.8 (close to neutral) and 5–24°C. Plant at 180 × 120 cm. A good crop returns around 5–9 t. Watch for gall mite, leaf spot.

Growing Blackcurrant

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

This unique fruit, a hybrid of the blackcurrant and gooseberry, boasts a tantalizing flavor profile and a remarkable array of health benefits.
Growing Josta Berry – Intelligent Growth Guide for Netherlands: Complete Guide & Best Practices
The Josta berry (Ribes x nidigrolaria) is a hybrid that was first developed in Germany in the 1970s, combining the best traits of the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) and the gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa).
Plant Doctor & Care for Josta Berry – Iowa Guide: Step-by-Step & Yield Tips
Understanding Josta Berries Josta berries, a hybrid of the blackcurrant and gooseberry, have gained a reputation for their exceptional flavor and nutritional profile.
Josta Berry Cultivation in Illinois: Precision & IoT Guide – Varieties, Soil & Harvest
The Josta berry, scientifically known as Ribes nidigrolaria, is a hybrid between the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) and the gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa).
Doctor Intelligence (Diseases) for Josta Berry – North America Guide: Step-by-Step & Yield Tips
The Josta berry, scientifically known as Ribes × nidigrolaria, is a captivating hybrid fruit that combines the best attributes of two closely related species, the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) and the gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa).
India Josta Berry Farming – Doctor Intelligence (Diseases): Ultimate Guide & Expert Advice
The Josta berry, also known as the Jostaberry, is a hybrid fruit that combines the attributes of the blackcurrant, gooseberry, and black gooseberry.
Growing Josta Berry – Hydroponic & CEA Blueprint for Karnataka: Complete Guide & Best Practices

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Angelica Sep–Oct 2 yr 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t
Pyrethrum Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 5.5–7.0 10–22 0.8–1.5 t
Tagasaste Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 5.5–7.5 5–28 10–18 t green
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Pepino Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 6.0–7.0 15–25 25–40 t
Asafoetida (Hing) Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 6.5–7.5 10–25 0.05–0.1 t
Litchi Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 5.5–7.0 20–35 8–12 t
Alstroemeria Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 6.0–6.8 13–22 100–150 stems/m²
Anthurium Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 18–28 6–8 blooms/plant
Paddy Straw Mushroom Jun–Sep 12–18 6.5–7.5 28–35 100–150 kg/t
Orchid Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 20–30 4–6 spikes/plant
Oyster Mushroom Any 25–35 5.5–6.5 20–30 500–700 kg/t
Amaranth (Leafy) Feb–Sep 30–45 6.0–7.5 22–32 10–15 t
Arugula Sep–Nov 30–45 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t

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