So these are growing in the yard of my new home beside some beatroot and Potentilla indica. Can anyone confirm that they are edible currants and if so, when is the right time to pick them. They are currently red. Should I wait for them to turn black/purple?
Look like redcurrants to me. I’d wait until they’re a bit of a deeper red. Give them a pinch – they should feel a bit softer once they’re ripe. Redcurrant jelly goes well with poultry/game.
Nah, you have a red or pink variety here. They aren’t going to turn black or purple. It looks like you have a lot that are close or are ready for harvesting. Taste a few of the bigger, redder ones and you’ll get a sense what to look for. Try to trim off an entire cluster of ripe berries to save you some time and sanity too.
Truthfully, what I remember of the plant is that it is hard to control and the fruit aren’t that great. That said, I’ve never actually grown the plant so I cannot be for sure. If you enjoy it that’s all that matters.
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