Red currants prefer consistent moisture. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, especially during dry spells and fruiting. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.

Drip irrigation or soaker hoses are ideal for maintaining even moisture levels at the root zone.

Prune established red currants in late winter while dormant. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Aim to maintain an open goblet shape by thinning out old, unproductive wood to encourage new fruiting spurs.

Summer pruning of side shoots can also help manage size.

Red currants are easily propagated from hardwood cuttings taken in late autumn or early winter. Select healthy, one-year-old shoots, cut them into 15-20 cm lengths, and insert them into pots of well-drained compost.

Keep moist and plant out the following autumn.

Young red currants grown in containers should be repotted every 1-2 years in early spring, moving them into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-drained potting mix. Mature plants in containers may only need repotting every 3-4 years or when root-bound.