Ribes nigrum 'Black September'

Ribes nigrum 'Black September' is a premium black currant cultivar renowned for its exceptional flavor and nutritional density. This vigorous variety produces abundant yields of large, firm berries with a distinctive aromatic sweetness, maturing in late July. Black currants excel in fresh consumption, juice production, and culinary applications. Nutritionally superior to most fruits, they deliver concentrated antioxidants, vitamin C levels exceeding oranges, and significantly higher mineral content than blueberries. The self-fertile plants thrive in half-day to full sun with well-drained soil, reaching 3-5 feet at maturity. Hardy to -40°F, they begin bearing within 1-2 years and yield 10-20 pounds annually. Blooming occurs in March-April, with ripening in July.