Whitecurrant whitecurrant Whitecurrant is a white- to translucent-fruited form of redcurrant (Ribes rubrum). It forms a compact, long-lived bush that bears strings of mild, sweet-tart berries prized for fresh eating, jellies, desserts, and garnishing. Compared to redcurrants, whitecurrants are generally sweeter and less acidic, with cultivars like ‘White Versailles’ and ‘Blanka’ common in Northern Europe. Plants are very winter-hardy, flower early, and set best crops in cool summers with steady moisture. Growing conditions LightFull sun for sweetest fruit; tolerates light partial shade. Soil typeMoist, well-drained loam rich in organic matter; avoid waterlogging. Water requirementModerate, consistent moisture—especially from flowering to harvest. Nutrient requirementMedium. Annual compost mulch; avoid high nitrogen that drives soft, pest-prone growth. Back to plant list
