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Otelo Black Currant

Original price $19.99 - Original price $24.99
Original price
$19.99
$19.99 - $24.99
Current price $19.99
SKU E727

Ribes nigrum 'Otelo'

BLACK CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MI, MA, OH& RI. Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH & MI (with permit).

From Slovakia. A leading European cultivar that is a heavy midseason bearer with a rich flavor.

Black currants have outstanding health benefits, including high Vitamin C content, up to 5 times that of oranges by weight. They have twice the potassium of bananas and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. The antioxidants, essential fatty acids and potassium in black currants have anti-inflammatory impact, reducing the effects of arthritis. Its antioxidant action has been shown to help prevent cancer. The strong flavor of Black Currants is highly prized in Europe, even fresh, but most Americans prefer them made into jam, syrup or dried as raisins. Partially self fertile plants produce best with another variety of R. nigrum for cross-pollinization. Bushes will grow to 4-5’ tall. We offer well rooted 1-year bushes. USDA Zones 3-8. 

Click here to read our Currant Growing Guide

Size: Bareroot (1-2')

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range

2 - 11

Outdoors: 4 - 11

My Hardiness Zone

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Can any of currants grow in Zone 9b ?

    Currants struggle in hot climates and will likely not do well in your area.

Customer Reviews

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Aneta O.
My plants arrived healthy and in good condition, Thank you

I’m looking forward to enjoying some fruit in a short 3 years. I hope the plants will grow healthy until then!

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Barbara Y.
Healthy

Heathy stock. Several shoots Sprouted quickly.

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Kristian W.
Healthy Bare Root Black Currants

Fast shipping, great packing job and healthy bare root black currants. Very Happy!

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Kristian W.
Bare Root Black Currants

Fast shipping, great packing job and healthy bare root black currants. Very Happy!