The blackcurrant is a woody shrub grown for its piquant berries.
The fruit is rich in vitamin C, various other nutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Blackcurrants can be eaten raw but are usually cooked in a variety of sweet or savoury dishes. They are used to make jams, jellies and syrups.
Label |
Ribes nigrum |
Common name |
Blackcurrant |
Family |
No |
Genus |
No |
Species |
Ribes nigrum |
Cultivar |
No |
Therapeutic uses |
No |
Germination |
Coming soon. |
Scarification / Stratification |
No |
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