Red Lake Currant Plant
Description
Grow clusters of popular dark red berries! Attractive heavy-bearing bushes yield the tastiest currants you’ve ever savored. Berries hold well on the bush and are ideal for jellies, preserves, tarts, and muffins. Do not plant within 900 ft. of white pines. Cold-hardy. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.2 - 6.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
| Zone Range | 3 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 7
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
