Redcurrant
Garden shrub whose greenish flower racemes in April–May add nectar and pollen to spring build-up; bee visits improve fruit set.
- Nectar
- Medium
- Pollen
- Medium
- Flowering
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Height
- 1-1.5 m
- Life cycle
- Perennial
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Redcurrant is a shrub of European origin grown in gardens for its fruit; in Turkey it is found in home gardens and small production plots in cool regions. Its small, greenish, saucer-shaped flowers open in drooping racemes; because the nectar is exposed, honey bees take it easily. Its nectar and pollen value is moderate.
Flowering
It flowers in April–May, a little after gooseberry, and lasts about two weeks. This period overlaps with fruit tree blossom, so bees sometimes turn to more attractive sources.
Honey and pollen
No separate honey is produced; its nectar goes into mixed spring honey and to the brood.
Note for the beekeeper
Most varieties are self-fertile, but bee visits increase the number of berries per raceme and berry size. Do not spray in the garden during flowering.