{"product_id":"freedom-black-currant-naturally-grown","title":"Freedom Black Currant | Naturally Grown","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eA vigorous, highly productive black currant said to have strong disease resistance to white pine blister rust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack currant berries, extremely popular in Germany and much of Europe, are very high in vitamin C and can be eaten fresh, but are traditionally utilized in very popular preserves and juices, and sometimes wine.  Black currants tolerate light shade, and in very hot summer areas should be planted in partial shade or 1\/2 day sun areas only. They are being grown successfully in the Midwest and Ontario under fruit and nut trees.  Cold-hardy. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.  CANNOT SHIP TO CA, WA, OR\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for ORGANIC GROWING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e Fresh eating, juice, excellent jams, wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Generally easy to grow and with few problems.  Mildew on the leaves can be an issue if airflow is poor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e  Self-pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Well-drained, rich soil.  Full sun in northern locations, partial shade or 1\/2 day full sun in southern locations.  Not for intensely hot summer areas or Deep South growing.  Does well in Midwest, PNW, and Northern areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/span\u003e Approximately 8-12\" in 9\" tree pots.  Bare-root Jan-May.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 4-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventionally Grown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56768027000998,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/8917\/2390\/files\/Screenshot-2023-02-22-at-4.10.38-PM_00ca3cb0-cb62-4f4b-8a21-477401168ca9.png?v=1752775234","url":"https:\/\/peacefulheritage.com\/products\/freedom-black-currant-naturally-grown","provider":"Peaceful Heritage Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}