Cold hardy plants and seeds for northern gardens.

Ribes nigrum

Locally collected from productive Ben series bushes. Large black berries with a strong currant flavour, for juice, preserves and fresh use.

Cold hardiness zone: 2

Stratification: 3 to 4 months cold

200+ seeds · $7.95 CAD

Ribes rubrum

From established local Red Lake bushes. Bright red berries in clusters, with a tart flavour suited to jelly, sauces and desserts.

Cold hardiness zone: 2

Stratification: 3 to 4 months cold

100+ seeds · $7.95 CAD

Ribes aureum var. villosum

Crandall is a clove currant selection with large, sweet black fruit. A taller bush than many garden currants; seedlings vary in fruit size and other traits.

Cold hardiness zone: 2

Stratification: 3 to 4 months cold

50+ seeds · $7.95 CAD

Ribes americanum

A native currant collected locally in Manitoba. The fruit ripens here in early August and has a flavour distinct from cultivated European black currants.

Cold hardiness zone: 2

Stratification: 2 to 3 months cold

30+ seeds · $7.95 CAD