Type
red currant, self-fruitful
Currant variety
Rovada Currant
Produces exceptionally long strings of large, bright red berries. Its tart fruit is attractive for fresh garnish and preserves.
Season
mid to late summer
Best for
jelly, fresh garnish
About Rovada
Rovada is a Dutch red currant known for exceptionally long strings of large, glossy red berries with a balanced tart flavor. Its showy fruit clusters and late season make it especially useful for fresh use, preserves, and picking over an extended period.
Growing Rovada Currant
Grow in Zones 3 to 7 in a cool site with fertile, well-drained soil. Prune to maintain a supply of young fruiting wood, and pick the entire string once the berries are fully red, generally late in the red-currant season.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all currant, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.