{"product_id":"ben-sarek-black-currant","title":"Ben Sarek Black Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibes nigrum 'Ben Sarek'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLACK CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MA, NH \u0026amp; RI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH \u0026amp; MI \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish Crop Research Institute has created this frost resistant cultivar for the backyard grower. The mildew-resistant and midge-resistant bush is easily maintained at 3' tall with 2-3' spacing. It is consistently so loaded with large, flavorful shiny fruit that branches may need support and can be shaken to harvest the crop. It ripens a week before Hilltop Baldwin.\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\u003cbr\u003ejam, syrup or dried as raisins. Partially self fertile plants produce best with another variety of R. nigrum for cross-pollinization. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer well rooted 1-year bushes. USDA Zones 3-8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eCurrant Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"2 Quart Pot","offer_id":48648603435163,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211993143","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648603467931,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211993143-2","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock_688798615.jpg?v=1779961761","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/ben-sarek-black-currant","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}