Currant Botanical Name: Ribes sativum (Grossulariaceae)

General Description/History: - a member of the Gooseberry family, native to western Europe and northern Asia - small bright red berries about 8 to 12 mm in diameter - more sour than blackberries, so mostly used in cooking, jams and sauces - Available: processed are available all year; fresh only in December, leading up to Christmas

Alternative Names: Red Currant

Availability:  Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr   May   Jun   Jul   Aug   Sep   Oct   Nov   Dec   Availability                                                                         Available in October, November and December

Growing Areas: VIC - Victoria TAS - Tasmania SA - South Austrlia