Bulgarian variety with excellent European black currant flavor. Minaj Smyriou Currant tastes very good eaten fresh and for jam or juice.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early spring, but late enough to usually avoid frost damage to blooms. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Prefers moist neutral-to-acid soil high in organic matter and appreciates afternoon shade in hotter climates. Will fruit in sun or shade. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Plants fruit on 1 & 2-year-old wood, so regular pruning to remove old branches is important. Medium-high:
CHILL HOURS: Medium-high: 800-1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Resistant to mildew, white pine blister rust
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 3-4' x 3-6'
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO NC, MA
