{"product_id":"missouri-giant-currant","title":"Missouri Giant Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes odoratum 'Missouri Giant'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack currants are prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MA, \u0026amp; RI. Permit required for MI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly called the \"clove currant\" due to the lovely scent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vivid yellow spring flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ribes odoratum group are the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e most ornamental and the sweetest in flavor of all the black currants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has deliciously clove-scented, yellow flowers early in Spring on a spreading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' bush. It makes a beautiful edible hedge when planted in a row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gooseberry-shaped leaves turn brilliant red and yellow in the late summer and fall. The fruit is large for a currant and round; it's also borne singly and not in clusters. It has a nice sweet flavor without the dusky black currant aftertaste. It makes a milder jam, syrup or raisin than other black currants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose another Ribes odoratum variety, like Crandall, as a pollination partner to increase the yield from both varieties!\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. Partially self fertile plants produce best with another variety 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. Hardy to USDA Zone 3. \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 Gallon Pot","offer_id":48648626798747,"sku":"CMFPB 1713694566","price":20.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1'-2' Plant","offer_id":48648626831515,"sku":"CMFPB 1713694566-2","price":20.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2248\/7963\/files\/shutterstock-408793888Optimized-_1.jpg?v=1779961910","url":"https:\/\/groworganic-us.com\/products\/missouri-giant-currant","provider":"Grow Organic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}