Black Currant – Blackdown
$18.97
An exciting new introduction from France, Delindmoi bears large crops from a young age of deep black, juicy and aromatic currants. Excellent when dried and saved for nutrient dense winter snacks. Delindmoi is particularly resistant to powdery mildew.
Popular in much of the rest of the world but less common in Canada, black currants are one of the most nutritious berries “currantly” overlooked by many Americans. Their unique flavor is excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or baking. Their nutritional profile in relation to other popular berries and fruits is very impressive. Black currants are particularly high in antioxidants and contain more vitamin C than oranges, and nine times the calcium, five times the iron, and four times the magnesium and potassium of blueberries. Their unique taste and health benefits should not be overlooked!
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Description
This popular English variety forms an attractive, upright small shrub and is prized for its abundant crops of sweet, juicy, jet black berries. With delectable taste and aroma, Blackdown is one of our favorites and is great for a tasty snack and for making delicious juice and jam.
Popular in much of the rest of the world but less common in Canada, black currants are one of the most nutritious berries “currantly” overlooked by many Americans. Their unique flavor is excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or baking. Their nutritional profile in relation to other popular berries and fruits is very impressive. Black currants are particularly high in antioxidants and contain more vitamin C than oranges, and nine times the calcium, five times the iron, and four times the magnesium and potassium of blueberries. Their unique taste and health benefits should not be overlooked!
Latin Name: Ribes nigrum
Site and Soil: Currants like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Currants are self-fertile.
Hardiness:Currants are hardy to minus 40C.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Currants are not bothered by significant pest or disease problems in our region. White Pine Blister Rust can be a problem for Black Currants in certain eastern and Midwestern regions.
USDA Zone: 3
