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Growing => Fruit => Topic started by: joyofchicks on July 11, 2011, 12:01:33 am

Title: Blackcurrant seedlings
Post by: joyofchicks on July 11, 2011, 12:01:33 am

Hello - can you tell me if the germinated seedlings from my two blackcurrant bushes will grow into fruiting plants?  I've had the bushes for quite a few years and they are very productive but I have never noticed seedlings before.  I've potted up a couple to see what will happen.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Blackcurrant seedlings
Post by: doganjo on July 11, 2011, 12:08:04 am

It works for rasps - can't get rid of them once you start. ::)  I can't see why not.  I presume you mean self rooted plants?

Title: Re: Blackcurrant seedlings
Post by: Dan on July 11, 2011, 07:59:53 am

Yes, they should be absolutely fine.  :)

Over-winter them in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse this winter, then plant them out in late spring.

Title: Re: Blackcurrant seedlings
Post by: Fleecewife on July 11, 2011, 10:21:58 am

Ooh Dan - what happened to your beanie hat?  :o ;D

Title: Re: Blackcurrant seedlings
Post by: Dan on July 11, 2011, 12:06:38 pm

Quote from: Fleecewife on July 11, 2011, 10:21:58 am

Ooh Dan - what happened to your beanie hat?  :o ;D

It's been banned.  :(

But now you can see why I need one when it's chilly oot.  :D