White Currant

$39.00

  • White currant, actually nearly transparent with golden blush when ripe.
  • Very sweet. High in vit. C.
  • Self pollenizing

16 in stock

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Description

Classified Ribes sativum (also listed as r. rubrum)

White currant is a bit of a misnomer, as really it is transparent. All the familiar versions of this group will turn a translucent pink or yellow when very ripe, this one more toward the latter. White currants are closely related to the reds and can interbreed. Many authorities consider it to be a type of red currant instead of a distinct species. The flavor is milder, and sweeter than red currant, with lower acid content, but more closely allied in character than when compared to the black currant. The berries are somewhat inconspicuous but attractive nonetheless. The seeds can be clearly observed through the nearly transparent skin and flesh. They are more suited to fresh or frozen eating than for use in recipes or jellies.

 

 

For further information on the care and growing conditions, see the section on redlake currant.