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(Ribes nigrum) Black currants are credited with outstanding health benefits, including high Vitamin C content, up to 5 times that of oranges by weight. They have twice the potassium of bananas and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. The antioxidants, essential fatty acids and potassium in black currants have anti-inflammatory impact, reducing the effects of arthritis, and anti-oxidant action, shown to help prevent cancer. The strong flavor of Black Currants is highly prized in Europe, even fresh, but most Americans prefer them made into jam, syrup or dried as raisins. Prohibited to DEL, ME, MASS, NC, NH, NJ, RI, WV.!!!* MI needs permit contact Mike Bryan, MI Dep't of Ag, 517-373-1087

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Black Down Black Currant
Catalog Number: E710

 BLACK CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NH, NJ, WV, MT, MI, MA, OH& RI.  Large, jet-black berries, very juicy and flavorsome with a distinctive musky taste. Excellent in jams, jellies and juice. Vigorous bush with an upright growth habit. Resistant to white pine blister rust and mildew.

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Champion Black Currant
Catalog Number: E703

CANNOT SHIP TO DEL, ME, MASS, NC, NH, NJ, RI, WV

A vigorous upright, very productive bush with late season ripening, very good quality fruit. It was brought from England to the U.S. in 1897

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Greens Black Black Currant
Catalog Number: E712

This productive English cultivar bears fruit on long clusters that ripens mid-season. It's balance of sweet/tart flavors ranks it at the top.

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