Red Currant breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Ribes rubrum
Origin: NL, GB
Bright AcidClean TartHigh Acid PectinJewel
Rovada
Origin: NL
DutchLargeLarge BerryLate
Red Lake
Origin: US
Cold HardyJelly WorkhorseLong StrigsNA Standard
Jonkheer van Tets
Origin: NL
Acid BrightBrightDutchEarly
White Pearl
CreamDelicateElegant GarnishMild Look
Stanza
Origin: NL
EuropeanMid-Late WorkhorseProcess QualityReliable