Diseased blackcurrants

[Trishy]

I have some new blackcurrant bushes growing against a wall. Up until now they have looked fine but now that the currants are beginning to ripen, they are turning brown and wrinkly, rather like a raisin, over half of the berry. Any ideas what is causing this and is there a remedy? Thanks in advance.

[vivandorron]

I gave-up growing blackcurrants because of such problems.

It may not be a diisease but simply a lack of moisture in the ground. However if they are all turning brown; it's a bit too late to rectify matters for this year; but a good watering should keep the bushes alive to crop next year.

Best wishes.....Ron

[Trishy]

Thanks Ron - guess I'll have to wait until next year!

[Cleveroldun]

Could be shortage of water but it sounds a bit late to do anything about it now.

[Trishy]

On your advice, I gave them plenty of water and they have fruited really well. Thanks to you both.