Plants about 25 cm to 35 cm tall
European Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) provides solid yields making it a great choice for the farm and home food garden. High in vitamin C and strongly flavoured, fruit can be used fresh and is often used in cooking, cordials and syrups. Freezes well too!
- Pollination Group: Self-pollinating so no other pollinators needed
- Uses: Eating, cooking, preserving, freezing, juicing, cordials, jams, tarts, wines, syrups
- Harvest: December to January
- Features: Great flavour, great source of vitamin C
- Also known as: Blackcurrant
References:
Gilbert, A. (2011) Berry bounty. Hyland House Publishing, Australia.
University of California (1998) Speciality and minor crops handbook (2nd ed). University of California, USA.
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