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Risager Black Currant

$10.00

Black Currant Risager is a very disease resistant, early ripening currant variety from the Netherlands being mildew, rust and leaf spot resistant. It is also an exceptionally good flavored black currant, particularly for American taste buds where the highly musky and tannic flavors of black currants are often less well liked.

Berries are large and plentiful and the bush is highly productive as early as year 2.

USDA regulations prohibit shipping of Ribes species to the following states: DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OH, RI, VA, and WV.

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Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum 'Risager'

Zone

4-8

Chill Hours

800-1000

Soil

Well drained moderately fertile loamy soil with high organic matter. Prefers a soil pH of 6.0-6.8.

Light

Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade is often a good choice for Ribes)

Pollination

Self-fertile but performs best when planted with other varieties

Years to Bear

1-2

Form

Vigorous upright growth habit with suckering new growth at root line

Height

3-5 feet

Spread

3-6 feet

Spacing

3-6 feet or in a hedgerow

Bloom

Creamy-white blossoms in March-April

Ripening Time

Earlier ripening among black currants (late June/early July)

Fruit

Medium-large black berries with sweeter, less musky flavor than other black currants, easy to pick

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Special Notes

Netherlands origin, resistant to mildew, leaf spot, and rust

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