{"title":"Currants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCurrant plants for home gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop black, red, and white currant cultivars for fresh use, preserves, baking, and other cultivar-appropriate uses. Flavor, fruit color, harvest timing, mature habit, zones, disease response, and plant form vary by cultivar; use each product page for the selection you are considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSite and pollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants can grow in full sun to partial shade. Suitable full-sun sites generally support more fruit, while some afternoon shade can help in hotter conditions. Choose rich, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost currants are self-fruitful, but pollination behavior can vary, particularly among black currant cultivars. Check the product page before deciding whether to plant one cultivar or a compatible second selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePruning and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnual pruning removes weak or dead canes and opens the canopy. Timing and technique depend on plant age, cultivar, and local climate. Review local regulations before planting currants in regions where \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e restrictions related to white pine blister rust may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-plant-currants-a-growing-guide\"\u003ecurrant planting and growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e, watch the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/videos\/growing-currants\"\u003egrowing currants video\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berry-plants\"\u003eall berry plants\u003c\/a\u003e and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berries-vines\"\u003eBerries \u0026amp; Vines collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the Whole Berry Patch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect currant-specific care to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/berries-vines-growing-guide\"\u003eBerries \u0026amp; Vines Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/berry-vine-seasonal-care-calendar\"\u003eBerry and Vine Seasonal Care Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wilder-red-currant-each","title":"Wilder Red Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuy 6 qualifying perennial bare roots and receive free standard shipping. Qualifying quantities are calculated within the Perennial shipping group. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee the shipping policy for details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilder is a red currant with clusters of translucent red berries and a bright, tangy flavor. Use the ripe fruit fresh or in jams, jellies, sauces, baked goods, and beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRibes rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wilder'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e One dormant bare-root plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 500–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is helpful in hot-summer areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 3 feet between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically early to midsummer, depending on climate and planting year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant while dormant in well-drained soil amended with organic matter. Keep the root zone evenly moist, mulch to moderate soil temperature, and prune during dormancy to maintain good light and air circulation. Currants generally perform best where summers are moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some states or counties regulate \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e because of white pine blister rust. Check local rules before planting, especially near five-needle pines. No rust-immunity claim is made for this cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seasonal plant ships dormant and may arrive without leaves. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berries-vines\"\u003eberries, vines, and other perennial edibles\u003c\/a\u003e, or review our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-plant-currants-a-growing-guide\"\u003ecurrant growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543641317489,"sku":"FV340","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/wilder-red-currant-each.jpg?v=1747085326"},{"product_id":"currant-black-consort-each","title":"Black Consort Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuy 6 qualifying perennial bare roots and receive free standard shipping. Qualifying quantities are calculated within the Perennial shipping group. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee the shipping policy for details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Consort is a cold-hardy black currant with dark, tart, aromatic berries for preserves, juice, baking, and fresh use when fully ripe. This cultivar is recognized for resistance to white pine blister rust; resistance reduces risk but does not make a plant immune to every disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Consort'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e One dormant bare-root plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 500–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is helpful in hot-summer areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 4–5 feet between black currant plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically summer, depending on climate and planting year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant while dormant in well-drained soil amended with organic matter. Keep the root zone evenly moist, mulch to moderate soil temperature, and prune during dormancy to remove weak, damaged, or crowded growth. Currants perform best in cool-summer climates and may struggle where prolonged heat is common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some states or counties regulate \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e because of white pine blister rust. Check local rules before planting, especially near five-needle pines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seasonal plant ships dormant and may arrive without leaves. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berries-vines\"\u003eberries, vines, and other perennial edibles\u003c\/a\u003e, or review our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-plant-currants-a-growing-guide\"\u003ecurrant growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21545150185585,"sku":"FV341","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/black-currant-consort-each.jpg?v=1747082650"},{"product_id":"cherry-white-currant-each","title":"Cherry White Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry White is a distinctive white currant that forms translucent berries, often with a soft pink blush as the clusters mature. The fruit balances mild sweetness with refreshing tartness and has a delicate appearance that stands out in the summer garden. Enjoy the berries fresh when fully ripe, spoon them over desserts, or turn the harvest into preserves, sauces, syrups, and baked fillings. Currant clusters are easiest to pick by supporting the stem and removing the entire strand rather than pulling berries individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dormant bare-root perennial grows best in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Full sun supports production in cool and moderate climates, while afternoon shade can help protect foliage and fruit where summers are hot. Keep the root zone evenly moist, add mulch to moderate soil temperature, and prune during dormancy to maintain an open framework with productive younger wood. Allow at least three feet between plants for airflow and access at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherry White is self-fruitful, so one plant can set berries without a separate pollinizer. Bees and other insects still help move pollen among the flowers. The plant may arrive without leaves because it ships while dormant; new growth should begin after planting as local conditions warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCherry White Currant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e spp., white currant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e One dormant bare-root perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 500–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; no partner is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer, varying by climate and planting year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome states or counties regulate \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e because of white pine blister rust, so check local rules before planting near five-needle pines. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berries-vines-more\"\u003eberries, vines, and perennial edibles\u003c\/a\u003e, and use our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-plant-currants-a-growing-guide\"\u003ecurrant growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and pruning details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39488930283633,"sku":"FV342","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/cherry-white-currant-each.jpg?v=1747081711"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/red-currants_3f2b3056-1dde-4061-b40a-8fee6d109675.jpg?v=1786831026","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/currants.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}