Description
BLANCA CURRANT
Ribes rubrum
Blanca is a white currant with Swedish origin. The berries are creamy white to light yellow in color. The fruits are so sweet, they are usually eaten fresh from the bush. The dense forming fruit clusters are extremely long, 4-5 inches (100 to 150 mm) with medium size berries, about 9 mm in diameter.
The berries have a very good post - harvest shelf life for fresh markets. The yields average 8-10 pounds per bush with some reports of producing 30 pounds per plant. Grows successfully in zones 4-7.
Care Info
- Scientific Name:Ribes rubrum.
