{"product_id":"minaj-smyriou-black-currant","title":"Minaj Smyriou Black Currant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Minaj Smyriou'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLACK CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MI, NH, MA \u0026amp; RI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH \u0026amp; MI (with permit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new, self fertile introduction from Bulgaria is a heavy producer of rich and tasty black currants on a manageable-sized bush. Healthy, disease-resistant plants make growing a dream in cool summer areas or in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is resistant to white pine blister rust and will be the best choice in most of the nation where white pines are grown. \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. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 (-40F). \u003c\/span\u003e\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. Partially self fertile plants produce best with another variety of R. nigrum for cross-pollinization. Bushes will grow to 4-5’ tall. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eer well rooted 1-year bushes.  Hardy USDA zone 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to read our \u003cstrong\u003eCurrant Growing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot (1-2')","offer_id":50439290912835,"sku":"yfi1790047506403","price":15.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8020\/2819\/files\/minaj-smyriou-black-currant_1.jpg?v=1790047514","url":"https:\/\/petgates.shop\/products\/minaj-smyriou-black-currant","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}