Blanca White Currant

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Ribes rubrum – Blanca White Currant

Blanca White Currant is a high-quality white currant known for its heavy yields and excellent flavor. The translucent, pale berries are sweeter and milder than red currants.  Fruit is borne in long, attractive clusters that ripen in mid-summer.

This vigorous and productive variety is well suited to home gardens borders and small orchards. Its upright, manageable growth habit and reliable cropping make it a dependable choice for growers seeking a less acidic currant.

Plant Characteristics

• Chill Hours: 800–1,000
• Hardiness Zone: 3–8
• Pollination: Self-Fertile
• Ripening Time: Mid-Summer
• Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall and wide

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade, in VA best with afternoon shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil preferred
• Water: Moderate; consistent moisture improves yield
• Maintenance: Low; prune annually to maintain productivity. Pruning after estabished, chose 1 yearr old, 2 year and 3 year old shoots to keep. As many as 3 of each. Removing 4 year old growth and encouraging new growth.

Fruit & Use

• Translucent white to pale yellow berries
• Sweeter and less tart than red currants
• Excellent for fresh eating, desserts, jellies, and juice

Blanca White Currant is an easy-to-grow, productive variety offering mild, sweet fruit and dependable performance in a wide range of climates.