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Black Currant

Sprigs of shiny black round, juicy berries and fruit is borne on last season

Habit - Shrub of multi-stemmed canes with large soft green leaves which when crushed have a strong currant fragrance.

Size - 1.5m to 2m high deciduous bush

Pollination - Self-fertile but yield will increase if plant two or more plants.

Harvest - Late December to February. The berries are firm and easily picked. Expect a few berries in the second year after planting, heavy crops by the fourth year. Then will be in production for ten years or more.

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