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Old 11-03-2007, 03:28 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"Robert (Plymouth)" wrote in message
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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

And now I've lost it{:-) As soon as the ground thaws, out it comes!
Graham