Currant Varietals

Below is a list of all known varietals for Currant. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Ben Sarek	Black currant (Ribesnigrum 'Ben Sarek'), is a small deciduous shrub with a bushy form. It produces a profusion of fragrant pinkish-white blooms in spring, followed by sweet, juicy, dark purple berries in late summer. The berries ripen in early to late summer and are a favourite amongst foragers. Ben Sarek is also renowned for its incredibly high yielding capacity and disease resistance as well as producing larger berries than its traditional counterparts. With its compact shape, it requires mini	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Pink Champagne (Currant)	A pink currant with a delicate, sweet flavor, often used for fresh eating and desserts.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Red Lake	A popular red currant variety known for its large, sweet berries and high yield.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
Rovada	A late-ripening red currant variety with long clusters of very large, flavorful berries.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
White Imperial	A sweet and juicy white currant variety with translucent berries and a mild flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2
White Versailles	A French white currant variety that produces a heavy crop of sweet, yellowish-white berries.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	6B	Moderate	1 - 2