ABOUT US:

We are a small nursery catering to those interested in growing currants. At this time we are focusing our efforts on R. Odoratum currants for their hardiness, disease resistance, large berry size, prolific production, and their excellent flavor.

Sorry, but we only ship to Canada. It takes substancial cost and paper work to export plants to other countries.

Black currants are prized for their distinctive flavor in wine, juice, jam, jelly, pies and other desserts. They are also rich in vitamin C. There are reports that currants are very good for you too. Containing bioflavonoids which are used extensively in the treatment of athletic injuries because they relieve pain, bumps, and bruises. Bioflavanoids which are vasopressor agents are also reported to reduce blood pressure. Currants are also claimed to contain phyto-chemicals (anthocyanidins, ellagic acid ). Both act as antioxidants, thus as anti-cancer substances that may help protect cells. Anthocyanidins may also protect against heart disease. The berries are also rich in soluble fiber, which may help reduce cholesterol.

Currant Dietary value, per 100 gram edible portion:

Water (%) ....................................... 84-89
Calories ........................................... 39-54
Protein (%) ...................................... 0.8-1.7
Fat (%) ............................................ 0.1
Carbohydrates (%) ............................ 10-13
Crude Fiber (%) ................................ 1.9-4.0

% of US RDA*

Vitamin A ......................................... 2-6
Thiamin, B1 ...................................... 3-4
Riboflavin, B2 ................................... 3
Niacin ............................................... 0.5-2.0
Vitamic C ......................................... 73-444 #
Calcium ............................................ 2.5-7.5
Phosphorus ....................................... 2-5
Iron .................................................. 5-11
Sodium ............................................. ---
Potassium ......................................... 3-8

* Percent of recommended daily allowance set by FDA, assuming a 154 lb male adult, 2700 calories per day.

# Black currants have the highest vitamin C content of all temperate fruits (444% of RDA!), with only Barbados cherry and rose hips having higher levels.

SERVICES:

We offer currant cuttings, and rooted currant cuttings. In 2003 we will begin shipping bare root currant stock.

Please contact us as to availability via email tolenio@sentex.net

Please use this handy order form: Order Form

Pricing:
note: Postage is not included in pricing. We will make every effort to use the least expensive, most reliable shipper. Contact us to discuss cost.. 

Cuttings
Qty
Unit Price
4 cuttings
$1.25
5 to 9 cuttings
$1.25
10 to 49 cuttings
$1.00
50 to 74
$0.90
75 to 100 cuttings
$0.85
100+ cuttings
$0.75

 
Rooted Cuttings
Qty
Unit Price
Any number
$3.00

 
Bare Root Stock
Qty
Unit Price
Any number
$5.00

CONTACT US:

Plattsville Ribes
PO Box 231
Plattsville, ON
N0J1S0

(519)741-7471

tolenio@sentex.net


VARIETIES:

Crandall currants (R. Odoratum)

Origin: Mr. Crandall of Newton, Kansas, United States selected this from wild R. odoratum. Crandall was introduced in the United States in 1888. The plant has ornamental yellow flowers which reach full bloom in late April. This cultivar is late ripening in late July, high yielding, with very large fruits. The plant is resistant to mildew, gray mold, leaf spot, and white pine blister rust. The plant is stiffly upright and vigorous. The leaves turn red in the fall. This cultivar is recommended for u-pick.