Currants
Currants will not be available for the 2023 season due to supplier constraints.
Bare-Root Fruit & Vegetable Cultural GuideBare-Root Fruit & Vegetable Receiving Guide
Red currants, although tart, may be eaten ripe off the shrub, but are perhaps more often harvested to make jams, jellies, syrups, wines, and pies. They have a long ripening season beginning in late spring and continuing into the summer months. The red berries also attract many ...
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Currants
Red currants, although tart, may be eaten ripe off the shrub, but are perhaps more often harvested to make jams, jellies, syrups, wines, and pies. They have a long ripening season beginning in late spring and continuing into the summer months. The red berries also attract many kinds of birds.
Red currants are best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. They prefer cool summer climates, with some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. They are best planted in locations protected from strong winter winds and frost pockets. Space plants 3' apart. Prune as needed during the dormant season. It is generally recommended that stems older than 3 years be removed. Fruits on two year old wood. It may take 4-5 years for plants to become well-established and reach full fruit-bearing potential.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BARE ROOT PLANTS
You may be a little startled when you first encounter a ‘bare root’ plant. This is simply a plant that has had the soil washed from its roots to facilitate shipping, and to help prevent the transfer of soil-borne pathogens and pests. Our bare root plants are shipped to you in a dormant state, just prior to your planting season. Unpack your plants and submerge the roots into a bucket of water for 1 hour so the roots will begin to absorb moisture. Be sure to plant them within 48 hours, before the plants break their dormancy.
SHIPPING INFO: Live products have fixed ship dates based on your location. Garden Galleries products will ship to you directly from our supplier via UPS in early spring unless you specify a later ship week in the Order Notes field at checkout. Shipments continue through late spring until product is sold out. Please see individual product pages for more information and any state restrictions.
Red currants are best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. They prefer cool summer climates, with some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. They are best planted in locations protected from strong winter winds and frost pockets. Space plants 3' apart. Prune as needed during the dormant season. It is generally recommended that stems older than 3 years be removed. Fruits on two year old wood. It may take 4-5 years for plants to become well-established and reach full fruit-bearing potential.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BARE ROOT PLANTS
You may be a little startled when you first encounter a ‘bare root’ plant. This is simply a plant that has had the soil washed from its roots to facilitate shipping, and to help prevent the transfer of soil-borne pathogens and pests. Our bare root plants are shipped to you in a dormant state, just prior to your planting season. Unpack your plants and submerge the roots into a bucket of water for 1 hour so the roots will begin to absorb moisture. Be sure to plant them within 48 hours, before the plants break their dormancy.
SHIPPING INFO: Live products have fixed ship dates based on your location. Garden Galleries products will ship to you directly from our supplier via UPS in early spring unless you specify a later ship week in the Order Notes field at checkout. Shipments continue through late spring until product is sold out. Please see individual product pages for more information and any state restrictions.