Description
Ribes rubrum ‘Honeywood’
Honeywood Red Currant is a productive variety known for its large clusters of bright red berries with a sweet, mildly tart flavor. The fruit ripens in July and is excellent for fresh eating, preserves, baking, and traditional red currant wine. This variety is valued for its reliability and strong disease resistance. The plants are hardy, upright, and easy to grow, producing abundant clusters of berries that are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
USDA Zone: 3–8
Pollination: Self-fertile, but yields improve with another variety nearby
Time to productivity: 1–2 years from planting.
Ripening time: July.
Size: Grows to 4-8′ tall