Growing Currents in Saskatchewan Growing Currents in Saskatchewan Joy Barnsley Currants are high vitamin C and great for making jam, jellies and wines. The are also well suited for growing in Saskatechewan. Location Currants are moisture loving plants and live best on a northern slope. If possible, choose a site that is sheltered from south and west winds. Pruning and Propagation Red and white currants produce fruit on short spurs found on wood 2 and 3 years old.
Black currants produce fruit on young new wood of the previous season's growth.
Currants are usually propagated by hardwood cuttings. The cuttings are taken in the fall from dormant vigorous shoots of the current season's growth. Store the cuttings in a cool place over the winter, in a box containing moist sand. Setting the Plants Spring planting is recommended. The plants require a full season's growth to mature before winter.