Blackcurrant Problems

[andrewo]

Two years ago, I transplanted a blackcurrant from my old allotment to my south facing garden, it is in a raised bed against a wall. The first year it went into shock and didn't do much, this year I have a crop but the leaves have been blown off by heavy winds and the remaining one have turned brown in parts and have shrivelled up. Though there is new growth coming, all green, my worries are that it's not getting enough water or it has rust - any suggestions for organic sprays/feeds to solve this? Will prune it this year and see if that helps.

[rustylady]

When you prune, remember that blackcurrants fruit on wood that was produced the previous year - if you cut it right down every year you will never get any fruit. Try providing some sort of windbreak.

[nick the grief]

Hi Andrew, long time no speak as they say, trust you are well and all that.

How about a seaweed feed either to the roots or a foliar one, if it is growing good and strong most plants will shrug off the odd attack so it can't hurt to try this.add a bit of well rotted muck or compost around it ( but keep it clear of the stem ) will help retain moisture & act as a feed everytime you water as well.