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hi,  i have 2,  one red one blue currant bushes in pots.

i read it is the about now when i have to plant them in the ground. 

i might move to within a year or two - far enough from current place that i will be forced to give up allotment. 

will it be possible to dig them up and move them with me at that stage -  i really do not want to start over after having the plants for a few years

any idea ?

You could leave them in their pots as long as they are large enough then take them with you when you move. Or, plant them out now and in a year or 2 they will be well enough established for you to take cuttings when you move. The cuttings should start to produce fruit after the first year.

thx -  so its not a good idea to remove and move them

Hi. Any chance you could repot them into much bigger pots if you want to keep them? I tried to dig my currant bushes up after just 4yrs in the ground and the roots were deep, spread out and strong.. Fortunately for me I wanted rid of them :-\

I've dug up big bushes and moved them, it's not a problem. Just make sure you keep them well watered for the rest of the season after moving them.

I have been trying to get rid of a black currant in my garden for 5 years keeps growing back cannot seem to kill it :o :o not that that is any help to you ::)