Red Currants in Containers?

[Artisan]

I have just read the growing guide on Red Currants but it does not mention container growing. Can anyone tell me if I can successfully grow a Red Currant in a container and what compost should be used.

Thanks.

[bario1]

I'm sure you can, but they are large plants, so you'll need a big container, at least 50ltr I should think, and it'll be a job keeping it from drying out in summer...

[Artisan]

Hello bario1. Thanks you for that. Would you say the same about Blackcurrants?

[bario1]

Yep, from my (limited) experience, redcurrants are bigger, more vigorous bushes than blackcurrants.

[Artisan]

Thank you.

[Ocelot]

I've grown both in containers but the yield is smaller. Best in the ground if possible.

[bramble]

I have grown a blackcurrant bush in a half barrel for the last five years. After the poor yield from it this year I have cut it down.
I think ideally they do better in the ground.