Redcurrant Rovada

A late-season redcurrant, ‘Rovada’ is also late to flower, making it a good choice for colder areas. Fairly vigorous, medium-sized, upright bush which gives reliable, exceptionally heavy crops of very large, well-flavoured berries on long ‘strings’, making them easy to pick. Crops for a long period, is disease resistant, and very good in containers. Redcurrant ‘Rovada’ is the most common commercially grown redcurrant, which testifies to its ease of cultivation.

Site: Some shelter
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil, slightly acid or neutral preferred
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Pick: Late July to early August
Keep: Keeps for a few days; freezes well
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking and preserving
Height: 4’ (1.2m) Spread: 4’ (1.2m)