Black currant (Ribes nigrum) is a small hardy attractive deciduous shrub that fruits early Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the black currant originated in Northern Europe. The black currant canes will grow vigorously in their first year and then flower and fruit the second year.

Ribes nigrum. A deciduous shrub bearing dark purple-black berries that are carried in loose bunches. Black currants have a sweet-tart flavour. They crop over a long season and ripen in autumn. The fruit is high in Vitamin C. Eat fresh, or use in jams, preserves, syrups, and cordials. Plants also have ornamental value.

Rich soil with compost dug in. pH of 6 to 6.5 preferred. Sunny position preferred, tolerant of some shade. Yes but cover if a severe frost is forecast. May need potash (potassium) adding, …

Black Currant produces large clusters of translucent berries, which change to a deep black colour when ripe. The fruits are sweet with a slightly sour flavour. These berries are very high in Vitamin C. They are best used for making jams, juice and liqueur—best grown in …

This very old variety of black currant produces high quality, large fruit on little trusses that will hold on the plant for some time. • Pollination Group: self-fertile so other pollinators not needed

Small deciduous shrub growing to 1.5m high by 1m wide. Produces heavy bunches of small black berries in mid summer. Berry can be made into jam, juice or sauce. Plant in morning sun in a …

Pick your own (u-pick) blackcurrants farms, patches and orchards in Australia. Filter by sub-region or select one of u-pick fruits, vegetables, berries. You can load the map to see all places where to pick blackcurrants in Australia for a better overview and navigation.

Black Currant Ribes nigrum Extremely high in vitamin C, this open woody shrub produces an abundance of blackcurrants which can be used to make cordial, jams and jellies.

2019年1月8日 · Unlike machine picked black currants our black currants are washed and clean of stalks and other foreign matter. This makes them ideal for desserts and of course jams. We made lots of blackcurrant jam and mixed berry jam and froze …