§ Berry
Currant
Harvest window: Jul
How to harvest it
Pick whole strigs when colored
Keeping it
Fridge few days; freeze
In the kitchen
Jelly, fresh
Worth watching for
- Aphids
- Mildew
Spot one of these? Garden Care members just snap a photo and ask — it's what we're here for.
Honest note for Central MA: Shade-tolerant; check local Ribes rules (white pine blister rust)
Grow currant in your own yard.
We'll design and build a garden suited to your light — and we'll show you how to tell when it's ready to pick.