Best in Zones: 3-7

Flavor: Good

Berry Size: Large

Freezing Quality: Good

Disease Resistant: Mildew

Habit: Spreading

Suited For: Any Grower

Suggested # Plants for Family of Four: 3-6

SPACING

• 3’-4’ within row unless otherwise noted
• Rows should be at least 6’ apart
• Choose a sunny location, but avoid southern exposure

IRRIGATION

• Planting on a slope facilitates drainage
• 1”-2” rainfall or equivalent per week
• Maintain adequate moisture especially following planting
• Gooseberry fruit will sunburn more easily if soil is too dry

FERTILIZATION

• None is required during the planting year
• In following years, 5oz. of 10-10-10 per plant in spring or split with half in spring half in summer
• pH: 6.0-6.5

WEED CONTROL

• Cultivation by scuffle hoe or manual weeding is needed
• Mulch will assist with weed control
• Straw, sawdust or woodchips can be applied at 2”-4”
• Contact a local extension before using chemicals

PRUNING

• Black currants have different pruning needs from red currants and gooseberries. See pruning guides for specific techniques.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Black currants produce better with 2 or more varieties

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All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.

Plants are available for shipment in the spring only

We do not ship online orders outside the US.

It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

If you are unable to plant immediately, refrigerate and plant as soon as possible. Do not add water. Keep in original packing to retain proper moisture.

Shipments to western states from mid-April on ship via UPS-3DAY for plant preservation.

Shipments to AK and HI ship via UPS-2Day.

Plants shipping to CA, HI, OR, and WA require a phyto-sanitary certificate.