| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Botanical Name | Ribes rubrum 'Rovada' |
| Zone | 3-8 |
| Chill Hours | 800-1000 |
| Soil | Well drained moderately fertile loamy soil with high organic matter |
| 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 | Upright vigorous growth habit, produces new growth at root line |
| Height | 3-6 feet |
| Spread | 3-6 feet |
| Spacing | 3-5 feet or in a hedgerow |
| Bloom | White blossoms, late flowering avoids spring frost which increases dependability |
| Ripening Time | Ripen in late June/early July |
| Fruit | Exceptionally large red berries with excellent flavor on large strigs, easy to pick |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Special Notes | Resistance to mildew, most popular red currant |
Rovada Red Currant
$10.00
This is the #1 red currant grown around the world. A vigorous compact bush 3-5 feet tall it’s well known for its high disease resistance, and exceptionally large clusters (strigs) of extra large juicy berries.
This late ripening variety avoids most late frost dangers to give dependable crops even in cooler areas.
In warmer climates, grow it in afternoon shade protected sites. In colder climates avoid frost pockets and severe winter exposure (open fields, big wind channels, etc.)
Plant this variety with Minnesota 52 to get yourself a large and dependable red currant crop you can harvest every year for years to come.
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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