{"product_id":"wild-blackcurrent-ribes-nigrum","title":"Wild Blackcurrent (ribes nigrum)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely high in vitamin C (higher than oranges by weight) and rich in antioxidants, supporting immune health and historically promoted in the UK during WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTangy, richly flavoured berries ideal for jams, cordials, desserts, juices, and fresh eating (especially sweeter modern varieties).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow, hardy in UK climate, low-maintenance, productive for 10–20 years, and well-suited to home gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Choose a sunny spot for best yields; tolerates light shade but avoids frost pockets or cold winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers well-drained yet moisture-retentive, fertile soil (neutral pH); improves poor soils with organic matter like compost or manure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to plant: Dormant season (late autumn to early spring, November–March); bare-root or container-grown plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting depth\/spacing: Plant deeper than previous soil mark (5–8cm below for blackcurrants to encourage basal shoots); space 1.5–1.8m apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Mulch annually with well-rotted manure\/compost; apply general fertiliser in spring; water consistently, especially during fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning: Winter dormant season; remove up to ¼ oldest stems at base to promote new growth (fruit best on young wood).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePests\/diseases: Modern varieties resist mildew and big bud mite; net against birds; watch for aphids or leaf spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: Mid-summer (July–August); expect good crops from year 2–3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58493119267160,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90-120cm","offer_id":58493119299928,"sku":null,"price":4.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2200.jpg?v=1789920451","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/wild-blackcurrent-ribes-nigrum","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}