{"product_id":"blackdown-black-currant","title":"Blackdown Black Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum 'Blackdown'\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. Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH \u0026amp; MI (with permit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, jet-black berries, very juicy and flavorsome with a distinctive musky taste. Excellent in jams, jellies and juice. Vigorous bush with an upright growth habit. Resistant to white pine blister rust and mildew.\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. Partially self fertile plants produce best with another variety of R. nigrum for cross-pollination. Bushes will grow to 4-5’ tall. 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":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":48648627060891,"sku":"CMFPB 4403211763767","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock_1452797879.jpg?v=1779961924","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/blackdown-black-currant","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}