Though our growing conditions can be challenging at times, a wide variety of fruit can be grown here with minimum amount of care. One of my favorite is Currant (Ribes species). I love growing them in my home garden, because they are not readily available in the supermarkets. They are full of anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins.
Currants can be used in pies, cakes and jellies. There are three different types of currants red, white and black. I grow Red Wilder Currants because it a good plant for the home gardener, it is vigorous and a heavy bearer.
Currants grow here very well because they are winter hardy from zones 3 to 5. They are a low growing deciduous shrub which can reach heights of three to six feet. They prefer fertile, well- drained, moist and cool soil. Keep the soil moist and cool by adding four inches of straw. They do well in partial to full sun. (more…)
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