Currant White
White currant (Ribes sativum) is an upright small sized deciduous shrub that fruits mid Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the white currant originated in Northern Europe. The white currant shrub will grow vigorously in its first year and then flower and fruit the second year however sometimes it may take up to 5 years to mature and bear fruit. Multiple branches of these small bushes produce a multitude of flowers which are coloured pale yellow that develop into small pale white glossy berries. White currants commence ripening in mid Summer. Best grown in areas with a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. White currants prefer a full sun position and grows best when given shelter from strong hot winds. They like rich well drained soil. Marigolds can be planted with them as companion plants.
White currants have a very sweet with a slightly sour flavour and are very high in vitamin C. They are best used for making jams, juice and in cooking. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
White currant (Ribes sativum) is an upright small sized deciduous shrub that fruits mid Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the white currant originated in Northern Europe. The white currant shrub will grow vigorously in its first year and then flower and fruit the second year however sometimes it may take up to 5 years to mature and bear fruit. Multiple branches of these small bushes produce a multitude of flowers which are coloured pale yellow that develop into small pale white glossy berries. White currants commence ripening in mid Summer. Best grown in areas with a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. White currants prefer a full sun position and grows best when given shelter from strong hot winds. They like rich well drained soil. Marigolds can be planted with them as companion plants.
White currants have a very sweet with a slightly sour flavour and are very high in vitamin C. They are best used for making jams, juice and in cooking. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
White currant (Ribes sativum) is an upright small sized deciduous shrub that fruits mid Summer. Part of the Grossulariaceae family which include the other currants and gooseberry, the white currant originated in Northern Europe. The white currant shrub will grow vigorously in its first year and then flower and fruit the second year however sometimes it may take up to 5 years to mature and bear fruit. Multiple branches of these small bushes produce a multitude of flowers which are coloured pale yellow that develop into small pale white glossy berries. White currants commence ripening in mid Summer. Best grown in areas with a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. White currants prefer a full sun position and grows best when given shelter from strong hot winds. They like rich well drained soil. Marigolds can be planted with them as companion plants.
White currants have a very sweet with a slightly sour flavour and are very high in vitamin C. They are best used for making jams, juice and in cooking. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
