Ribes rubrum

Ribes rubrum

Redcurrant

Redcurrant is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to 1-1.5 meters tall, occasionally reaching up to 2 meters. It has five-lobed leaves arranged spirally on the stems and produces bright red, translucent edible berries about 8-12 millimeters in diameter. The flowers are inconspicuous yellow-green and grow in pendulous racemes.

Details

Order:

Saxifragales

Family:

Grossulariaceae

Genus:

Ribes

Chemistry:

Redcurrant fruits are rich in organic acids and polyphenols, contributing to their tart flavor. They contain 65 different phenolic compounds that increase during ripening.

Uses:

Redcurrants are used in jams, jellies, and various cooked preparations. They are also consumed raw or as a garnish in salads and drinks. Redcurrant leaves have traditional medicinal uses, such as making infusions with black tea.

Flowering time:

June to July

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

1-2 meters

Flower color:

Yellow-green

Suitable habitat:

Partial to full sunlight, can grow in most types of soil

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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