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title: "Hello! Does anyone know what is wrong with my blackcurrants?"
description: "Hello! Does anyone know what is wrong with my blackcurrants?"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Stef"
published: "2026-04-12T20:10:57.730927Z"
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# Hello! Does anyone know what is wrong with my blackcurrants?

_Posted by Stef on 2026-04-12_

Hello! Does anyone know what is wrong with my blackcurrants?

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## 3 comments

### Greenhouse \& Garden commented on 2026-04-13

Currant blister aphid is common on red, white and black-currants. It causes distorted growth which can be very noticeable. The plant’s vigour and ability to bear fruit is not greatly affected. - I found this on a Facebook plant group and hope this helps!

#### Stef replied on 2026-04-13

Thanks! Sadly it’s not aphids, can’t seem to figure out what it is!

#### Greenhouse \& Garden replied on 2026-04-13

Could it be spider mites? I know there’s like eighty different types, but maybe it could be a mite burrowing and eating away parts of the leaf leaving that or maybe lying eggs? I hope you figure it out!

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