So far I’ve only sampled a few dozen of these and look forward to further evaluation. Immune to rust. ( Log Out /  As low as. Upon first taste black currants fascinated my palate and they’ve succeeded in doing so ever since. Higher sugar content would make Blackdown more acceptable for the average American palate I think. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. Your Consort Black Current will certainly provide succulent fruit, but it's also a lovely ornamental bush. Consort European Black Currant Ribes nigrum 'Consort' Sku #40612. PO Box 3093 Sherwood Park, AB T8H-2T1 1 km south of Wye Road on RR 232 (Brentwood Blvd), Salisbury Greenhouse - 52337 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1 Phone: 780.467.5743 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. It produces clusters of black round berries which are usually ready for picking from mid to late summer. Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfetjGMdP13oNcj2X1RMluw Consort does produce long strigs that tend to ripen pretty evenly. It produces clusters of black round berries which are usually ready for picking from mid to late summer. Black currant facts. It lacks the tart punch that almost all black currants have which makes it nice for eating out of hand. Researchers have found 10 different types of antioxidants in black currants. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. Change ), July Update: Summer Berries, MNGA Meeting, & More…, Black Currant Tasting & Varietal Comparisons, Ecological Renovation & Management of Apple Orchards. Minaj is reliably resistant to WPBR. Less complex and less tart and almost a mild dirty flavor…as if they’re slightly rotten. This is a great variety for somebody new to black currants or for the more tamed palate as it is very mild. The branches tend to lodge when holding big crops and are more laterally dominant than varieties like Consort and Titania (conducive for layering). The Consort Black Currant is a popular fruit among Europeans. The berries are larger than all of the other cultivars and tend to have a unique flavor that I’ve yet to figure out. Champagne Pink Currant. All in all black currant has been one of the most successful, less-maintenance fruits in my gardening experiments. Thanks for such a wonderful and detailed comparison! It is an exotic, powerful taste. (I was a bit surprised when you described it as not the traditional flavor – does this description stand?) For me it has been only moderately productive. It produces clusters of black round berries which are usually ready for picking from mid to late summer. Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. Has a sweet juicy taste. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 6 Health Benefits of Black Currant Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — Written by Rebecca Morris — … Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Extremely productive, self-fertile variety produces clusters of medium sized, 1/4" black berries with a black berry flavor. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. Rich soil with compost dug in. Aside from its primary use as an edible, Consort Black Currant is sutiable for the following landscape applications; Consort Black Currant will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. The berries are medium sized with moderatly thick skin. Latin Name: Ribes sanguineum Site and … Black Currant Update 2007-10. Why,  I’m not sure…as I tend to prefer Crusader. Good luck! With white pine blister rust being a prevalent issue in Michigan my selection criteria has been narrowed down to only varieties which exhibit partial or full resistance to WPBR. I am going to plant a lot more of this variety because I like it so much. Belaruskaja is a consistent producer of medium size berries— one of my favorites in the flavor category actually, good balance of tart and sweet flavor with body. This is a variety I added to my collection per request from Lee Reich and I’m happy I did. Self-fertile Self-pollinating 4-6 3-5 Resistant to anthracnose and double blossom. Feb 18, 2020 - Consort Black Currants (Ribes nigrum) have large strong flavored black fruit high in antioxidants & total phenolics. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Black currants are very widely grown in many European countries with written reports of their use dating from the 1500-1600s. (**see) Out of stock. Consort Black Currant. Exactly what I needed. Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is typically grown for its edible qualities. Aside from the compact nature and large fruit size Ben Sarek doesn’t have much going for it. A medium-sized shrub grown for its tart black berries in summer, excellent for jam; quite stiff and upright, becoming looser with age; best for a reserved spot in the orchard or fruit garden, can be susceptible to mildew so allow for good air movement. SKU: ccon Category: Currants. ‘Consort’ is resistant to the disease that threatens white pine trees. So far it has been a little less productive than the other varieties but produces the highest quality fruit in my opinion. The bush itself, like all of the others developed by A.W.S. Shipping Information. Position. All varieties with Ben in their name come from the Scottish Research Institute. 37402 . Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is typically grown for its edible qualities. I planted it in the spring of 2013 and cut the bush back to a few buds and it put on considerable growth last season and set a small crop for this first time this year. Consort Black Currant Ribes ussuriense. Spring Planting: this product will be shipped late April through May according to your hardiness zone. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is a great variety for somebody new to black currants or for the more tamed palate as it is very mild. (Their flavor can, however, be an acquired taste.) This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Crusader holds onto its fruit for a long time and the thick skin slows down their perishabilty which is a nice quality. I see good prospects for Belaruskaja as a premier fresh eating variety. It was very productive this year and is a vigorous grower; thus far it seems rather quick to mature compared to other cultivars that have been in the ground 1,2, and 3 years longer. Consort Black Currant will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. These bushes were put in a raised bed and grew vigorously into almost a solid hedge within the first year, they set a few currants the first year and second growing season gave us a very nice crop. This has been hands down the most productive variety for me. Titania is reliably resistant to WPBR. Ideal for jams and preserves. Self fertile. Consort is entirely WPBR resistant. Grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7. The berries are very easy to grow in New England. Blackdown is an English variety that is reportedly not 100% rust resistant, however its never showed any signs in my trials. It grows well in the shade. The Currant is a medium sized fruit that matures in June. It bears resemblance to Blackdown in bush form and holds its berries in tight clusters. Titania is a Swedish variety that was developed in the 1980’s using Consort as one of the parents. It lacks the tart punch that almost all black currants have which makes it nice for eating out of hand. Classic black currant with characteristic taste. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. Black Consort Currant We live in Wisconsin where we have a harder time growing things because of hard cold snaps that stress young growth. Grow from 5-7'. Consort fruits are smaller, but they have that sharp, characteristic taste that you want the fruits to have. $25.45. I’d do a minaj and although I prefer the flavor of belaruskaja I’d maybe go crusader or titania, as they’re very disease resistant, reliable, and great for processing. It would look lovely in a naturalized area, as a group planting, or as a single specimen plant in your yard. Consort was released from the Central Experiment Farm to replace Crusader as a commercial variety in the 1950’s. I’m thinking of growing two plants of different varieties with best tastes (I value flavor more than productivity) – could you recommend two of your favorites? Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. They tend to be thicker skinned and very sharp(high acidity)…not one of my favorite for eating out of hand but still enjoyable, especially when dead ripe. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. You guys said this would be interesting to see, so here it is. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. A medium-sized shrub grown for its tart black berries in summer, excellent for jam; quite stiff and upright, becoming looser with age; best for a reserved spot in the orchard or fruit garden, can be susceptible to mildew so allow for good air movement. Black currants are delicious, nutritious and …..delicious! Black Currants may NOT be shipped to DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, RI, VA, WV. Description Additional information Description. Also, further experimentation in the kitchen will prove which varieties are best for cooking, juicing, etc. The Consort Black Currant is a deciduous shrub bearing edible fruit. I started with Consort and since then the collection has grown to include Crusader, Titania, Blackdown, Minaj Smirou, Ben Sarek, Belaruskaja, and various others that aren’t bearing yet like Kirovchanka, Vertti, Otelo, and a few that aren’t coming to mind. Grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. I enjoy the berries because they ripen first and I always realize its blandness when compared to some of the later ripening cultivars. ( Log Out /  Soil. The flavor of blackdown is outstanding– they have the same acidity thats common with varieties like Crusader except they’ve consistently had a higher sugar content which really supports the sharpness and makes for an overall more pleasant mouth experience. I haven’t been able to find much information about this variety besides that it was developed in Bulgaria and is a more recent introduction. Birds rarely bother this variety. Minaj is by far the most mild tasting, most people prefer this one for fresh eating. This is the case, for example, for the production of Ribena in the UK. Heavy producer of strongly tart, black berries which are ready for picking in mid to late summer. Consort Black Currant. It features an abundance of magnificent black berries from mid to late summer. They are all doing well for the most part, I’ve got to weed out a few due to WPBR. How all of them are doing two years after? It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Consort is totally resistant to white pine blister. Also the most vigorous grower that requires aggressive pruning. Ribes. It produces clusters of black round berries which are usually ready for picking from mid to late summer. haha So many jars yet to fill!!! This shrub is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. Hunter, is upright and open compared to some of the more dense varieties, particularly those from the Scottish Research Institute. It is used as toppings for desserts and used as a dips or sauces. Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is typically grown for its edible qualities. As well as writing books, Rob Sproule is a gardening columnist in the ‘Edmonton Journal’ and the ‘Sherwood Park.”, Salisbury Greenhouse It was released in the 1940’s as a rust resistant variety for North America. They’re sharp and have that characteristic ‘musky flavor’ but lack depth and seem inferior to Crusader. Black currants grow best in locations that receive morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled shade part of the day. Consort Black Currant $ 25.00. 2 year plants. The lobed leaves turn yellow in fall. We can’t ship Citrus outside of Texas. It was bred and selected in Canada for immunity to White Pine Blister Rust.Clusters of medium size fruit mature in June on this small, compact bush 4-5' tall and wide. The Blackcurrant tastes quite different depending on the variety, where they grow and when they are picked. The taste of blackcurrant is often described as tart - sweet and intense. Crusader was an early introduction from the Central Experiment Farm in Ottawa, Canada. That to me is very exciting as I love subtle nuances in flavor and its a fun way to broaden the palate. Deep ebony fruit perfect for jams and preserves. This is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Yes, actually the taste of black currants can be very overpowering. It is used to make ice cream, cordial, liquor and juice. Climate Zones. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. Consort Black Currant is a small shrub that is typically grown for its edible qualities. What does black currant taste like? SKU. Zones 4-7. The berries have a tart taste and a juicy texture. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. There is a wide variation amongst varieties in both bush habit and fruit quality/flavor. What is of interest to processors, though, has much more to do with the chemical composition of the fruits: acidity, sugar content, color, taste… Some processors will accept only certain currants to achieve the best result in their products. Resistant to white pine blister rust. Coronet is another one from the Canadian breeding program that I’ve yet to try. Ben Sarek is a more compact plant making it nice for the home garden. It has no significant negative characteristics. Medium sized berries on compact plants growing about 4 feet tall. It produces clusters of black round berries which are usually ready for picking from mid to late summer. 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