How Far Apart Should You Plant Blackcurrant Bushes?
How Far Apart Should You Plant Blackcurrant Bushes? Space plants as close as three feet apart. Black currants are more vigorous. Space them four to five feet apart. How much space do blackcurrant bushes need? Space blackcurrant plants 1.5–1.8m (5–6ft) apart, using the wider spacing for vigorous cultivars. Blackcurrants should be pruned straight after planting