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I like the idea of growing currants. The tartness appeals to me.
Are there any special tips to grow them well, or are they pretty straightforward?
How do you use currants? I can only think of in jam (and Ribena).
Farmer_Gyles, I'm just down the road from you - Caterham
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I use them for jam, cordials, alcoholic infusions and cooked for toppings on ice cream or yoghurt. Actually now I think of it, I also use them for ice cream. I find they're easy as long as they have enough space (preferably about 5 - 6' spacing). Rake a few years to establish but then last well and produce loads.
Why though does predictive text want to correct "loads" to "liars", why would my currant bush be a liar?
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Very easy to grow and propagate. I also use them for ice cream and in fruit pie, crumble as a coulis(great with panna cotta). I actually like them fresh and use them in a mixed currant desert (red, black and white)served with walnut pastry and real egg custard (I think it may be a Gordon Ramsey recipe?) it's a real hit! I also make a cordial with them and freeze in those disposable ice cube bags, great in a little cheap fizz!Comment
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Thanks, Alison + Scarlet: Great ideas!
Is there much difference between the colours from a taste point of view?
Could I get away with growing the bushes(?) in a part-shaded area?Comment
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