Redcurrant 'Rovada' (Cordon)

Redcurrants prefer a position in full sun but will tolerate semi shade. Shelter from cold winds and late spring frosts as these conditions may damage the flowers, and reduce the yield of fruit later in the year. Grow redcurrants in rich, moist, well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure into the ground prior to planting. Plant redcurrant bushes between late autumn and spring, at a distance of 1.5m (5') apart and a depth of 5cm (2") lower than the soil mark on the stem. Planting redcurrants slightly deep will encourage the production of extra stems from below ground level.

Keep redcurrant plants well watered during dry periods, particularly as the fruits are developing. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Redcurrants can be harvested from July. Cordons will require pruning twice a year to maintain their shape. Redcurrants form fruit on 2 year old wood, so after planting cut back the leading shoot by half and reduce all other shoots back to 1 bud from the main stem. Take care not to cut back into the previous year's wood. In summer cut back any new side shoots to five leaves. In subsequent years, continue to cut this year's shoots back in winter to 1 bud from the previous year's wood, and prune new shoots in summer back to 5 leaves.Culinary note: Redcurrants are delicious when eaten fresh or added to a colourful and tasty summer pudding. Suitable for freezing.

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