Black Currant – Ribes nigrum Live Cuttings | Set of 5 Dormant Hardwood Cuttings | Alaska Grown Berry Shrub | Fruit Garden Friendly | Easy to Propagate

Grow your own delicious black currant bushes with these Alaska-grown Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) cuttings. Known for their flavorful berries, cold hardiness, and vigorous growth, black currants are a favorite among home gardeners, homesteaders, and fruit enthusiasts.

These dormant hardwood cuttings are harvested from established Alaska-grown plants and are ideal for gardeners interested in propagating their own berry-producing shrubs. Black currants are valued for their rich-tasting fruits, which can be used for jams, syrups, juices, baking, wine making, and fresh eating.

Black currants are among the easiest fruit shrubs to propagate. With proper moisture and care, the cuttings readily root in potting soil and can even root in water under favorable conditions. Once established, plants become productive, long-lived shrubs that provide harvests for many years.

You will receive healthy dormant cuttings similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 5 Black Currant hardwood cuttings
✔️ Alaska-grown propagation material
✔️ Dormant unrooted cuttings
✔️ Healthy plant material ready for rooting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Currant
Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Dormant hardwood cuttings
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; maintain moisture during rooting
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Dip cuttings in rooting hormone before planting in moist potting mix. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Rooting can also be encouraged by placing cuttings in water and changing the water regularly.