{"product_id":"blackcurrants","title":"Blackcurrants","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrant is a deciduous fruit shrub that produces clusters of \u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"182\"\u003esmall, glossy black berries\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich, tangy flavor. The berries are exceptionally high in \u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"261\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, anthocyanins, antioxidants, potassium, and dietary fiber. They are widely used for fresh consumption, juices, jams, jellies, syrups, desserts, and herbal products. Blackcurrants naturally thrive in cool temperate climates and require winter chilling. In the Gulf region, they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"651\"\u003ebest grown in air-conditioned or cooled greenhouses, shade houses, or as a cool-season experimental crop\u003c\/strong\u003e, as prolonged summer heat limits outdoor cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"750\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c0fy9j\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eNovember to January\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v76kqh\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eSow after completing cold stratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"92yuzn\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the hot summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eBlackcurrant seeds require \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"952\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/strong\u003e to break dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"148andd\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eRemove seeds from ripe berries and wash thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10lk2v0\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eSoak seeds in clean water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tea134\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eMix seeds with slightly moist peat moss or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cpocr5\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003ePlace the mixture in a sealed plastic bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n8vi5x\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eRefrigerate at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e2–5°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e90–120 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o9m9b4\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eSow immediately after stratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eIdeal soil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mrk2jc\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e5.5–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eSowing 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data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e15–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"olle50\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e15–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rg57vf\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e4–6 hours of morning sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e or bright filtered light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m5p6sw\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eProtect plants from temperatures above \u003cstrong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6f9s7o\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist throughout germination and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12wch09\" data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vlel4m\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eEnsure good drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n08hns\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e30–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after cold stratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmjmny\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eSome seeds may germinate over several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6bqmj\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtptk7\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e4–6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwm76t\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eHeight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xom096\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t5f7d3\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e1.2–1.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1z0301n\" data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u0l2zf\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e2–2.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2i8gq\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eFruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2432\" 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