Currants

Currants are an unsung hero for the north. They sit alongside their larger and similar cousins, the gooseberries, in the ribes genus. Currants are cold hardy at least to US zone 3, highly nutritious and easy to grow. They are also tolerant of partial shade unlike most fruits. Currant fruits have vibrant colors and are one of the first fruits of the season to ripen.

Currants are a flavorful fruit and they may be dried, but these are not the same as commercially sold dry currants (those little raisin-like fruits are indeed are raisins, not currants, made from the Corinth grape).

Currants are a delightful eating experience fresh off the bush, munched straight out of the freezer or in baked goods or jellies. See the individual varieties for a full description of their characteristics.

All the currant varieties listed here are resistant to white pine blister rust and mildew. They are all self-fertile.

We grow all the listed cultivars, but they rotate in availability year to year and the availability of some plants is limited. If you are unable to add an item to your cart it is likely that the quantity you ordered is not available.

Please note: Some species of plants are restricted plants in certain regions of the U.S. We try to warn customers about bans or restrictions on certain species, but it is your responsibility to know if your state allows import of the species you order.

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