Blackcurrant

Ribes nigrum

Also known as Zwarte bes (Dutch), Casis (Spanish), Grosellero negro (Spanish), Parrilla negra (Spanish), Zarzaparrilla negra (Spanish), Cassis (French), Cassissier (French), Cassissier d'Europe (French), Schwarze Johannisbeere (German)

A shrub producing dark, tart, vitamin C-rich berries used in juices, preserves, and cordials.

Species

Ribes nigrum

Family

Grossulariaceae

Climate requirements

Cool temperate climate, requires winter chilling

Temperature range

17-25°C (absolute 5-30°C)

Rainfall range

700-900mm (absolute 500-1100mm)

Altitude range

1500m

Soil types

Well-drained fertile loamy soils

Soil pH

6.5-7.5 (absolute 6-8)

Value chain

Products from this Crop

Fresh Blackcurrant

Fresh blackcurrant, sourced from farms across Kenya and sold by the kilogram. See the Knowledge Platform entry for growing details.