- 1). Prepare an area in full sun or partial shade with well-drained, rocky soil. Red-flowering currant does not do well in heavy clay soils. Dig about 2 to 3 inches of organic compost into the top 6 inches of soil, using a spade.
- 2). Place red-flowering currant seeds on the ground, 24 to 36 inches apart from one another. Cover them with a thin layer of soil and water 3 to 4 inches deep. Seeds not planted in the ground in the fall must be stored in an area between 32 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant these seeds in a seed tray indoors just before the last frost. Transplant outdoors as soon as the plant reaches 4 to 5 inches tall and the danger of frost passes.
- 3). Water deeply to a depth of 3 or 4 inches after planting. Cover the seeds with a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch to protect them from freezing.
- 4). Water the plants until the soil around the plant puddles when the top 3 to 4 inches of soil is dry. Do not soak this soil, as this will injure or kill your plant. Only do this in the first year and perhaps in the second year, if it is dry. Red-flowering currants can survive on rainwater alone thereafter.
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