Currants & Gooseberries
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Black Currants
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Early July til Mid Aug
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Champagne Currants
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Early July til Mid Aug
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Red Currants
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Early July til Mid Aug
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Green Gooseberries
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Early July til Mid Aug
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Pink Gooseberries
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Early July til Mid Aug
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Red Gooseberries
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Early July til Mid Aug
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Our Ribes
What are ribes? (pronounced rī‑bēz) Ribes are a genus of shrubs including gooseberries and currants of many kinds. G and S Orchards has many varieties of berries and ribes to choose from.
For best storage keep the berries you pick refrigerated. As with all produce, always wash before use.
Currants and Gooseberries are a great source of vitamin C and have lots of antioxidants. Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, canning, cooking, jams, cordials, pies, sauces and drying.
Availability
- Currants – Black, Champagne and Red
- Gooseberries – Green, Pink, and Red
Picking Tips
- Currants and Gooseberries will keep longer if picked with the stems.
- Do not pick under-ripe fruit. It will not get ripe or sweet once picked.
- Fruit is fragile and should be placed in the containers. Never drop or toss, it will bruise.
- Refrigerate your fruit as soon as possible.
- Always wash your fruit before eating.