Nourse Farms
Rovada Red Currant
Home GardenerIf you like having the best of the best in your garden, Rovada is the currant for you. Rovada’s very large fruit and extremely long strigs join forces to make picking easy. Free of mildew and other leaf diseases and a late flowering that escapes frost, it’s easy to see why Rovada is the #1 red currant around the world!
- Why Choose Rovada? Free of mildew and other leaf diseases and a late flowering that escapes frost, it’s easy to see why Rovada is the #1 red currant around the world!
- What to Expect: Rovada’s very large fruit and extremely long strigs join forces to make picking easy.
- Recommended Growing Zones: Rovada is recommended for growers in hardiness zones 3–7.
Characteristics
Berry Size:
Large
Best In Zones:
3–7
Freezing Quality:
Good
Ship as:
Plug Plant
pH:
6.0–6.5
Additional Resources
FAQs
How much sunlight does a currant plant need?
Choose a sunny location but avoid southern exposure and southern-facing slopes since intense sun may injure plants. Currant plants will tolerate partial shade.
How do I properly space my currant plants?
Currant plants should be spaced 3’–4’ in the row and 6’ between rows.
When will my currant plant bear fruit?
Currant plants bear fruit one to two years after planting. Full production is attained in the fourth or fifth year.
