Current - Ribes
Ben Conan
Ribes 'Ben Conan'
A cross between the 'Ben Sarek' and the 'Ben Lomond.' Extremely large berries
that are very flavourful. One of the highest yielders. Ripens mid summer.
Height: 3 ft
Spread: 3 ft Flowers:
white
Ben Nevis Black Current best pick!
Ribes 'Ben Nevis'
A superior current that has been selected for heavy commercial
production. Produces large black berries.
A good hardy prairie current that is just excellent for herbal tea, jelly, meat sauces and syrup. Black currents contain
omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins A,B and C. Great nutritional value.
Ripens mid summer.
Height: 4 ft
Spread 4 ft
Flowers: white
Ben Sarek Black Currant
Ribes 'Ben Sarek'
A compact bush with with large fruit and very high yelds. A favourite
for commercial use. Ripens mid summer. A healthy choice!
Height: 3 ft
Spread: 3 ft Flowers:
white
Boskoop Black Currant
Ribes 'Boskoop'
Large black fruit in clusters with an excellent rich flavour. A strong
aroma from the leaves when you touch them. A good hardy grower for the prairies. Ripens mid summer.
Height: 3 ft
Spread: 3 ft
Flowers: white
Red Lake Red
Current
Ribes 'Red Lake'
These shrubs bear
heavy clusters of red currents. Excellent for tea, jelly, jams and
sauces. A good dense compact shrub good for urban landscaping. Tolerates
a wide range of soil conditions.
Height: 1 m
/ 3 ft
Spread: 1m / 3 ft