{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/cherry-white-currant-each","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}