Redcurrant seeds

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  1. HBK

    HBK Gardener

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    I'd like to grow some redcurrant plants, but I don't have the money to buy bare-root plants. I don't know anybody I can take cuttings from either, so growing from seeds seems like a good idea. I'm in no rush for big plants.

    I can't find any shops online that sell redcurrant seeds though. The closest is an eBay seller from the US. Does anybody here know where I can pick some up in the UK?

    Thanks a lot!
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    HBK, I personally wouldn't bother with seeds.

    You are unlikely to get a good plant that way.

    Bite the bullet and buy just one plant, from a gardencentre, you can then take a cutting or two next year.
     
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      gcc3663 Knackered Grandad trying to keep up with a 4yr old

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      If you know anyone with a Redcurrant bush, just ask them for a few cuttings.
      You just strip the bottom 8", stick it in the ground in a quiet corner and let it get on with it.

      You'll have your own bushes next year to transplant where you want it.
       
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