Redcurrant - Laxton’s No 1

All our redcurrants are grown from cuttings taken from our own mother plants. A well cared for redcurrant plant can live for 15 years and provide over 3kg of fruit each year.

Planting and Care

Redcurrants thrive in full sun and tolerate partial shade. Allow at least 1m x 1m for each plant to grow into, preferably more. When planting, ensure that the roots are well spread out - don’t curl or squash them into the planting hole. After planting, water well, especially in a dry spring.

You may need to protect your crop from the birds with netting or a fruit cage.

• organic certified by Soil Association

Planting and Care

Redcurrants are happy in a sunny spot and can tolerate some shade. Give each plant an absolute minimum of 1m x 1m space to grow into. Plant a little deeper than they were in the nursery (refer to the soil mark) to encourage new shoots from the base. When planting, ensure that the roots are well spread out, don’t curl or squash them into the planting hole. Water well after planting, especially in a dry spring.