Crandall Black Currant

The Crandall black currant is the most ornamental and sweetest of all currant varieties. Grown for beauty and fruit, the Crandall’s clove-scented, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in spring. Enjoy fruit fresh or use in your favorite recipes. Ripens mid-summer. Very fast growing and attracts butterflies. Fruits second year. Mulch to control weeds, retain moisture, and keep soil cool. Every year, spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch around plants and replenish it yearly. Suitable mulches include composted manure, compost, wood chips, or similar materials. Grass clippings make excellent mulch. Every spring, sprinkle organic fertilizer over the soil surface to keep nutrients topped up. Keep bushes well-watered, especially when young and getting established.