Red and Black Currants – Meleg's Orchard

Description:
A member of the gooseberry family. The berries are bright red in colour. Red currants are small, round fruits that bear a resemblance to grapes.

Peak Season:
End of June - July

How to Pick:

Berries should be firm and bright in colour.

Storage:
They can be refrigerated for a few days after picking (red currants usually last longer than the black currants).

Usage:
Fresh eating, freezing, pies, pastries, cakes, jams, syrups, etc.

Nutrition:
Rich in Vitamin C and K, Iron and Manganese. High in fiber content and antioxidants.

More about Currants

Picking Season
Our Black Currant plants started to bloom in May. Since the flower formation, it takes about a month for them to grow and become a beautiful and delicious fruit. We expect to start picking in mid July.

Description:
A member of the gooseberry family. Black currants are small, round and black fruits that bear a resemblance to grapes.

Peak Season:
Mid July

How to Pick:

Berries should be firm and dark in colour.

Storage:
They can be refrigerated for a few days after picking (red currants usually last longer than the blacks).

Usage:
Fresh eating, freezing, pies, pastries, cakes, jams, syrups, etc.

Nutrition:
Rich in Vitamin C and B-Vitamins as well as Iron. High in antioxidants. As far as ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), black currants offer one of the highest values among every other fruit but a few: chokeberries, elderberries, and cranberries.

More about Currants

We are a family owned and operated fruit and vegetable farm on 65 acres of land. We have been at this location since 1951

Whether you like a sweet or tart apple, Meleg's Orchard has the perfect apple for you. We are U-pick farm and we have different varieties of apples to choose from.