Black Consort Currant Plant
Description
A handsome fruiting hedge. Medium-sized fruit forms in clusters on this compact, upright bush. Fruit is high in vitamin C and can be eaten fresh, but is traditionally used for prized and popular preserves. Also ideal for juicing, wine, and fruit liqueurs. Plant tolerates shade. Cold-hardy. Ripens in June or July. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Chill Hours | 800 |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June/july |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.2 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
