Currants - Ribes

Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) were first planted commercially in New Zealand in the early 1970s. It is best suited to cooler climates, and main growing areas are in the South Island, with only 1 commercial grower (out of 22) being in the North Island. Fantastic for juicing, jams and preserves, pies, drying and more! A true superfood currants are very high in anitioxidants and vitamin C

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Currant varieties

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	Variety	Fruit Type	Months Harvest	Self-Fertile	Climate	Good Keeper	Preserving	Availability