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We have the following varieties of black currants (Ribes nigrum) available in 1 gal pots:

 

Ben Alderman - H: 3-5ft, W: 3-5ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Medium size tart black berries that ripen in July. Note: Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-8. 

 

Ben Lamond - H: 4 -5ft, W: 4-5ft, Sun: Part of full, Fruit: Large tart berries that ripen in mid-July, Note: A commercial Scottish variety that is good for cross pollinating other currants, Zone: 3-7.

 

Ben Sarek - H: 3-5ft, W: 3-5ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large tart, flavorful berries that ripen in July. Note: Variety developed in Scotland and is frost and mildew resistant. Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-7. 

 

Black Combe - H: 3-6ft, W: 3-6ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large tart, black berries that ripen in July. Note: Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-8. 

 

Lewis R - H: 3-6ft, W: 3-6ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Black berries that ripen in July. Note: An introduction by Elmore Roots. Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-8.

 

Prince Consort - H: 4-5ft, W: 3-6ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Medium size tart fruit that ripen in July. Note: Developed in Ottawa, Canada. Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-7.

 

Siltsa - H: 3-5ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Sweet large berries that ripen in July. Note: Earliest black currant to ripen and developed in Holland. Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-8. 

 

Titania -H: 3-6ft, W: 4ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Firm, mild flavored berries that ripen all at once in July, Note: Resistant to white pine blister rust. Partially self-pollinating but should be planted with another black currant variety for best pollination, Zone: 3-7.

 

Shipping only available in NY State between May 31st and October 31st. Pickup of potted plants available on the farm or at farmers' market after May 31st and before October 31st. 

 

Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm

Black Currants (Ribes nigrum)

$18.00Price
Excluding Sales Tax
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