Redcurrant bushes - what do they like

[bikermike]

I popped to B&Q last week, and a couple of these jumped into my trolley.

They look pretty good and thoroughly dormant.

the plot is clay and the water is about a spade's depth down.

are they likely to prefer the soggy (rich) clay or the inexplicable bank that has poor, better drained soil?

[Bren In Pots]

Mike according to GYO's guide red currants don't like being waterlogged, have a read here:-


https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/ho...owing-currants

[Plot70]

Last time I planted some I just threw some cuttings into the clay soil like spears. They are now a year on and look like they have plenty of buds on them.

[bikermike]

Thanks
Plot70, I now have visions of you hurling them like javelins to plant at long range

I shall see what state the ground is in tomorrow.

It's forecast to drop to -1 on Thurs night and Friday night. If I get them in tomorrow that should be a problem should it?

[Plot70]

They are frost proof and and left over wood often sprouts in the compost heap.
Your plants will just wait until it is warm enough and then grow on.