White Currant Plant – Rooted Fruit Bush 6-12 Inch Tall – Edible Currants

Grow Your Own Delicious White Currants

Enjoy the unique taste of homegrown fruit with our White Currant Plant. This easy-to-grow shrub provides a bountiful harvest of sweet, translucent white currants, perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and making delicious beverages. The currant fruit bush is ideal for gardeners of all skill levels and adds beauty and productivity to any landscape. You’ll receive a well-rooted starter plant that is ready to thrive in your garden.

The White Currant plant is a self-pollinating variety, ensuring a reliable fruit set. It’s best known for its exceptional sweetness compared to red currants, making it a delightful snack straight from the bush. Rich in vitamin C, these currants are not only tasty but also offer health benefits. This plant is adaptable to various uses, from eating fresh to making jams, jellies, syrups, juices, and even wine. Add this versatile fruit plant to your edible garden today.

This currant plant is relatively low-maintenance, with a manageable mature size of around 4 feet. It thrives in hardiness zones 3-7 and requires about 800 chill hours (below 45°F) during the winter to ensure optimal fruit production the following season. Expect early ripening, from mid-spring to early summer. The plant may experience a semi-dormant phase in summer, shedding leaves before regrowing in the fall, which is a natural characteristic for a healthy fruit bush.

Benefits of Growing White Currant:

• Delicious Flavor: Enjoy the sweet and unique taste of white currants.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, juices, and wine.
• Easy to Grow: Self-pollinating and adaptable to various climates.
• Health Benefits: High in vitamin C.
• Manageable Size: Grows to a compact 4 feet tall, ideal for smaller gardens or containers.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How big will the White Currant plant get? The plant typically reaches a mature height of about 4 feet, making it a great compact fruit bush for many garden spaces.
• What are the ideal growing conditions for this currant plant? It thrives in zones 3-7 with full sun and well-drained soil. Providing these conditions will ensure a robust and productive plant.
• How many chill hours does it need for optimal fruit production? The White Currant requires approximately 800 chill hours (below 45°F or 7°C) during winter to ensure optimal fruit production the following season.
• When can I expect to harvest fruit from my White Currant plant? Expect early ripening, typically from mid-spring to early summer, providing a delightful early harvest of sweet berries.
• Is this plant self-pollinating, or do I need another plant for fruit? Yes, the White Currant plant is self-pollinating, so you only need one plant to produce fruit, simplifying your gardening efforts.