{"product_id":"lentaj-currant-1","title":"Lentaj Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum 'Lentaj'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack currants are prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA,  NH, MA \u0026amp; RI. Permit required for MI \u0026amp; OH.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly productive, unusually sweet cultivar from the former Soviet Union, this is a cross between Bredthorp and Minaj Smyriou. It grows medium tall, spreading, dense and vigorous and produces bountiful clusters of medium-to-large black currants. Late ripening, and the berries ripen in waves - visit the plant every few days to collect all its goodness!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to anthracnose, mildew and leaf spot, with moderate resistance to mites and rust.\u003cbr\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. 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":"1-2' Plant","offer_id":48648694431899,"sku":"CMFPB 7497740353760","price":18.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/6-5-_1_e3c52551-21e9-4755-a16d-48ddace5e460.jpg?v=1779962643","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/lentaj-currant-1","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}