Black Currant

Small in stature yet enormous in taste!

Black Currants are a deciduous small shrub which produces many clusters of sweet, juicy, strong-flavoured berries during the summer months. 

• Black Currants contain high amounts of vitamins C & E.
• Grows to 1.5mt
• Used for - fresh fruit, juice, juice components, jelly, jam, candies & liqeurs
• Great as a hedge around vegetable gardens!

Care

• Prefers Full-sun
• Prefers organic matter
• Mulch well to retain moisture & to keep the soil cool
• Prune heavily during winter to remove old wood
• Leave shoots of appox 10cm to bear next season's fruit