{"product_id":"belaruskaja-black-currant","title":"Belaruskaja Black Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum x 'Belaruskaja'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLACK CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MI, MA, NH, OH \u0026amp; RI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH \u0026amp; MI (with permit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exciting cultivar from Belarus recommended by horticulturist Lee Reich from New York. It's a cross of R. nigrum x ridikuscha. It's productive and easy to grow, with exceptionally flavorful fruit that contains a subtle and unique floral aroma. Fantastic!\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartially self fertile plants produce best with another variety of R. nigrum 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold hardy to USDA Zone 3 (-40F)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eCurrant Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitman","offers":[{"title":"2 Quart Pot","offer_id":50439248511043,"sku":"xcu1790046020482","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":50439248543811,"sku":"mzx1790046020483","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8020\/2819\/files\/belaruskaja-black-currant_1.jpg?v=1790046028","url":"https:\/\/petgates.shop\/products\/belaruskaja-black-currant","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}