Description
Enjoy the vibrant tartness of our redcurrants, perfect for adding a burst of flavour to desserts, jams, sauces, or beverages, or simply enjoying fresh as a colourful and refreshing snack. Available in our Local Farm Shop in Bellaghy, Mid Ulster Area.
🍒 Redcurrants are small, vibrant red berries that grow in clusters on deciduous shrubs, scientifically known as Ribes rubrum. Native to western Europe, they’re part of the gooseberry family and have been cultivated since the 17th century.
🌿 Physical Characteristics
- Grow on shrubs about 1–1.5 meters tall
- Leaves are five-lobed and arranged spirally
- Flowers are yellow-green, forming drooping racemes
- Berries are translucent red, about 8–12 mm in diameter
- Each raceme holds 3–10 berries
🍽️ Culinary Uses
- Known for their tart flavor, which intensifies as they ripen
- Used in jams, jellies, sauces, and desserts
- Popular in redcurrant jelly, especially in the UK with lamb or game
- Featured in European treats like Linzertorte and fruit soups
đź’Ş Nutritional Highlights (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 56 kcal |
| Vitamin C | 49% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.37 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
🌱 Cultivation Notes
- Prefer partial to full sunlight
- Thrive in well-drained soil
- Self-pollinating but yield more with cross-pollination
- A mature bush can produce 3–4 kg of berries in summer
These berries aren’t just pretty—they’re packed with antioxidants and have a long-standing place in European gardens and kitchens.
