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Old 10-03-2007, 05:47 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Robert \(Plymouth\) Robert \(Plymouth\) is offline
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graham wrote:
: I have a blackcurrant bush that I planted about 10 years ago (with
: another that died over winter, and 2 redcurrant bushes). I have
: never picked more than about 4 or 5 blackcurrants from it!! The bush
: flowers but the fruit don't set.
: I've talked to various experts, including one who has a 90 minute,
: weekly, Q&A gardening program on the radio, and they're all flummoxed.
: It grows like the clappers (I cut it back last year) and the
: redcurrants fruit profusely.
: This year will be its last chance.
: Any advice would be appreciated.
: Graham

Afterv 10 years I would imagine you have tried everything. Presumably your
experts would have spotted big bud and reversion, so out it comes. Why wait
ten years, you are very patient