{"product_id":"ben-more-black-currant-1","title":"Ben More Black Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum 'Ben More'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLACK CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MI, MA, NH, OH \u0026amp; RI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH \u0026amp; MI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the mountains of Scotland, the 'Ben' series are easy to grow and produce the highest quality currants in the world. Ripens in mid July. Ben More offers very large berries on short, dangling strigs - fruit ripens evenly and the flavor is strong and true black currant. Late blooming to avoid random spring frosts, but early to ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartially self fertile plants produce best with another variety for cross-pollination. Bushes will grow to 4-5’ tall with stout branches that capably support the large load of fruit. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer well rooted 1-year bushes. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack currants have outstanding health benefits, including high Vitamin C content, up to 5 times that of oranges by weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have twice the potassium of bananas and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. The antioxidants, essential fatty acids and potassium in black currants have anti-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einflamma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etory impact, reducing the e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eects of arthritis. Its antioxidant action has been shown to help prevent cancer. The str\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eong fla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evor of black currants is highly prized in Europe, even fresh, but most Americans prefer them made into jam, syrup or dried as raisins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick here to read our Currant Growing Guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648694530203,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211960375","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock_1482109526_5395d273-2d27-493b-b86b-eb4a9f2740de.jpg?v=1779962654","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/ben-more-black-currant-1","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}