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SWEDISH BLACK

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SWEDISH BLACK

Product Description:

Ribes nigrum Swedish Black is one of the earliest-ripening currant varieties, popular for its excellent flavor. Sweet and satisfying right off the shrub, it also dries beautifully, making it a versatile choice for fresh eating or preserving. Although less common in the U.S., black currants are treasured worldwide for both flavor and nutrition. They deliver an impressive nutritional profile: exceptionally high in antioxidants, with more vitamin C than oranges, and significantly more calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium than blueberries. Equal parts delicious and nutritious, they’re a fruit worth growing! Self-fertile and hardy in zones 3-8. 

Currant plants will ship bareroot starting in late January and will be about 2 feet tall at time of shipment. Order early for best availability. Available only within the contiguous US. Not available to DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, RI, VA, WV.
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Hardiness Zone Listed per variety
Pollinator Required No

Initial Instructions
Upon arrival the shrubs will be bareroot and dormant. Moisten them slightly with some regular water and place in a cool damp area until ready to plant outdoors. It’s best to plant the currants while still dormant and space them 2-4 feet apart.

Cultivation
Water regularly during the first growing season. Fertilize lightly early in the season with a well-balanced fertilizer. Mulch well in autumn to protect the roots.

Pests & Diseases
Currants are not bothered by pests or diseases and are deer resistant.

Soil Type
Standard garden soil, rich hummus slightly acidic, mulched soil in the ground. Potting soil for containers.

Light Requirements
Full sun to part shade.

Hardiness
Listed per variety

Bearing Age
2 years

Bloom Time
Early spring to early summer.

Ripening Time
Mid to late summer or early fall.

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