Golden Currant Shrub Seeds

Key Features:

• Fragrant Flowering Shrub: Produces clusters of golden-yellow spring blossoms with a pleasant scent.

• Edible Golden Berries: Sweet-tart fruits perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and baking.

• Non-GMO & Heirloom Variety: Naturally sourced seeds suitable for organic gardening.

• Cold-Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in a variety of soils and climates, from dry plains to cool highlands.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.

• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and long-lived once established.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Ribes aureum

• Common Name (US): Golden Currant Shrub

• Plant Type: Deciduous Fruiting Shrub

• Growth Height: 4–8 feet (1.2–2.4 meters)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once mature

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (requires stratification)

• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (0.3 cm)

• Spacing: 3–5 feet apart

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Fruit Season: Summer to Early Fall

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom Quality

• Pollination: Self-fertile, better yield with cross-pollination

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial shrub

• Uses: Fruit production, hedges, ornamental gardens, wildlife habitat

Planting Guide:

1. Seed Stratification: Refrigerate seeds in moist sand at 35–40°F (2–4°C) for 90 days.

2. Sowing: Sow stratified seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed-starting soil.

3. Light & Temperature: Maintain 65–75°F and provide indirect sunlight.

4. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

5. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes.

6. Soil Preparation: Mix compost or organic matter for better fruit yield.

7. Pruning: Prune old or weak stems to encourage new growth and better fruiting.

8. Harvesting: Berries ripen to golden or reddish hues in summer and can be harvested by hand.