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Currant White : ZITAVIA 2 year old plant

Name: Currant White : ZITAVIA 2 year old plant
SKU: 211-9782
Availability: InStock

$27.95

COMING SOON

Although this German heirloom variety dates back to the 1840's, it is still highly regarded in Europe, especially in areas with cold, harsh winters. Long clusters of 8-10mm, yellowish-white berries ripen quite uniformly for ease of harvesting. High yields, sometimes exceeding 7kgs can be expected from this exceptionally disease resistant bush. Zitavia is robust, reliable, and relatively compact. In a funny little paradox, this variety which comes last alphabetically, is often the first to ripen.

SELF-FERTILE | ZONE 3 | HARVEST: EARLY-MID JULY

Currant Product Overview

Currants (Ribes)
These shade tolerant bushes produce an abundance of nutrient packed berries that are especially high in vitamin C. When eaten fresh, black currants have a very pungent and distinctive flavour that is definitely an acquired taste but they make the most delicious jams. The red, pink, and white varieties are much milder tasting.

Bareroot plant

Pollenizer

Self-Fertile

Zone

Harvest

Mid July

Growing Tips

Currant, Gooseberry Growing Tip

Are the leaves disappearing on your currant or gooseberry bush in early summer? Most likely the currant sawfly larvae are at work. The British have a simple prevention that works surprisingly well. Spread a thin layer of wood ashes around the base of the shrub. Some local gardeners use straw and claim it works better yet.