Consort Black Currant Plant Live Rooted Starter Shrub 8-12 Inch Edible Fruit Zones 4-8

Grow Your Own Delicious Black Currants

Enjoy the rewarding experience of growing your own fruit with this live rooted Black Currant starter plant. This edible shrub is perfect for gardeners in zones 4-8, offering a reliable source of delicious and nutritious fruit. You’ll receive a healthy, rooted starter plant ready to be planted and nurtured into a productive shrub.

This Black Currant plant is not only a source of tasty berries but also a beautiful addition to your garden. It grows into a handsome fruiting hedge, reaching a manageable size of about 4 feet at maturity. The berries are known for their high vitamin C content and are incredibly versatile. Enjoy them fresh, or transform them into prized preserves, flavorful juices, wine, and fruit liqueurs. This self-pollinating plant should produce fruit as soon as next year!

Our plants are grown naturally in cold Wisconsin without the use of chemicals or pesticides. We ship our oldest plants first, and although the size may vary, rest assured that they are quick growers. The plant may experience a semi-dormant period in the summer where it loses its leaves, only to regrow them in the fall. This is a natural part of its growth cycle.

Benefits of Growing Black Currants:

• Nutritious Fruit: High in vitamin C and antioxidants.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for eating fresh, making jams, juices, and wine.
• Easy to Grow: Self-pollinating and adaptable to various conditions.
• Beautiful Landscape Plant: Adds beauty to your garden with its lush foliage and fruit.
• Pesticide-Free: Grown naturally without harmful chemicals.

Invest in a Black Currant plant today and enjoy years of flavorful harvests. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, this plant will bring joy and abundance to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will my Black Currant shrub get? At maturity, it typically reaches about 4 feet tall.
2. What kind of soil does it need? It prefers well-drained soil, but it is adaptable to a variety of soil types.
3. How much sunlight does it need? It tolerates shade but thrives in areas with at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day.
4. When will my plant produce fruit? You can expect it to fruit the year after planting.
5. How do I care for my new rooted starter plant when it arrives? Plant it in a suitable location with adequate sunlight and water regularly to help it establish.