Below is a list of all known varieties for Currants. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ben Alder Black Currant | A Scottish cultivar known for its late ripening, high yield, and suitability for mechanical harvesting and juice. |
| Ben Gairn Black Currant | A cultivar known for its vigor and early-ripening berries. |
| Ben Hope Black Currant | A modern Scottish cultivar known for its resistance to common leaf diseases and reliable production. |
| Black Currant | A small, dark purple berry-like fruit with an intense, tart flavor and strong aroma; commonly used in jams, syrups, and liqueurs (e.g., cassis). |
| Boskoop Giant Black Currant | A traditional Dutch cultivar known for its large fruit size and aromatic juice, although it is susceptible to disease. |
| Currant (Dried/Sweetened) | A culinary distinction for berries that have been dried and infused with sugar to reduce their intense tartness for snacking or baking. |
| Red Currant Cascade | A highly reliable American cultivar known for its high yield and long trusses of bright red berries. |
| Red Currant Perfection | A classic cultivar known for its large fruit and medium-sized clusters; often used for exhibition. |
| Red Currant St. Nika | A late-season Russian cultivar known for its excellent cold hardiness and heavy clusters of dark red fruit. |
| Red Currant White Grape | A heritage cultivar of *R. rubrum* that produces large, pale pink/white berries; often classified as a White Currant, but genetically related. |
| Red Currant Wilder | An American cultivar known for its late-season ripening, vigorous growth, and suitability for processing. |
| Redcurrant | A small, bright red berry-like fruit with a tart, acidic flavor, commonly used in jams, jellies, sauces, and as a garnish. |
| Silver Currant (R. Nigrum var.) | A rare albino or pale-fruited mutation of the Black Currant; lacks the dark pigment but retains the characteristic musky flavor. |
| Wellington XXX Black Currant | A traditional English cultivar known for its reliability and excellent flavor for making jams and jellies. |
| White Currant | A colorless genetic mutation of the red currant (Ribes rubrum), prized for its translucent berries, low acidity, and high perceived sweetness; consumed fresh or in delicate preserves. |
| White Currant Pink Champagne | A variety that produces berries with a delicate pink blush; often considered the sweetest of the *Ribes* group. |
| White Currant Versaillaise | A French cultivar known for its large, long clusters of highly sweet, translucent white berries. |
| White Currant Witte Hollander | A traditional Dutch cultivar known for its heavy crops of medium-sized, highly translucent berries. |