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Nederlands; lange vruchttrossen.
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SeedStepsYour vegetable garden, one step at a time.My gardenNederlands; lange vruchttrossen.
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Many pink selections are milder; exact flavour differences depend on cultivar and ripeness.
This description applies to the species; a separate taste test of this cultivar has not been confirmed.
Soft pink clusters add to the colour spectrum between white and red.
Many pink selections are milder; exact flavour differences depend on cultivar and ripeness.
The same basics as redcurrant and whitecurrant: sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil.
Colour tasting as a row of bushes: Plant pink alongside white and red. Label cultivars clearly. Leave enough space between bushes. Pick according to flavour, not red colour.
Cordon along a garden path: Install a support. Train the main branch upwards. Tie loosely. Keep short fruiting side branches accessible.
Do not claim a separate botanical species: a colour selection within currants.
A berry corner can range from sharp red currants to mild white ones and pronounced blackcurrant flavour. Label cultivars when planting and make the bushes accessible for picking and maintenance. A row of bushes makes it easier to see which cultivar ripens early or later than a tangled mixed hedge. With limited space, choose the intended use first: eating straight from the bush, juice, jam or a combination.
Keep the base of the plant accessible for watering and weed control. A mulch layer can cover the soil, but leave the base of the bush clear. Prune with an understanding of the fruiting wood: blackcurrants are renewed differently from redcurrants and whitecurrants. Gooseberries also have their own bush structure. Do not cut all berry bushes into the same shape simply because they grow together.
Colour is a cultivar characteristic, not a universal ripeness test. A white or green selection will not eventually turn red or black. Compare a ripe berry for juiciness, firmness and aroma. A different balance may suit jam than fresh eating. When tasting, therefore, also note how you used the berry; a sour berry may provide exactly the fresh contrast you want in the kitchen.
Checked on 2026-10-12. This guide was originally written using the listed sources. Growing advice from other countries is not a local weather forecast.