Blackcurrants and Jostaberry
Blackcurrants prefer a rich soil containing plenty of humus and a high nitrogen content. They have the reputation for doing well on slightly heavier soils, but that does not mean that they can be grown on badly-drained clay soils. Shelter from east winds at the time of blossoming is important because pollinating insects will fly freely only in a sheltered situation. The bushes start to bear fruit in the second year following planting. If well managed, they should last at least eight years before needing to be replaced. The introduction of new blackcurrant varieties that are heavy yielding and resistant to frost and diseases now makes growing this fruit very worthwhile. Bushes should be planted 1.5m (5ft) apart in rows. Ben Connan and Ben Sarek can be planted as close as 1.2m (4ft) apart.
Half-standard forms (where the main stem length is approximately 60cm [2ft] in length) are now becoming very popular. They have several advantages over conventional low bush forms; they are more attractive looking and since they bear their fruit well above ground level they are easier to manage and pick. They also take up less ground space, since the area beneath the bush can be utilised by low growing annuals or herbs. This is clearly an important consideration in a small garden.
Plants are available from late November until late March.
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Blackcurrant 'Ben Connan'*
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Regular Price: £10.50
Special Price: £9.45
Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope'*
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Regular Price: £10.50
Special Price: £9.45
Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond'
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Regular Price: £10.50
Special Price: £9.45
Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek'*
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Regular Price: £10.50
Special Price: £9.45
Blackcurrant 'Titania'
For delivery end of November/December. More ...
Regular Price: £10.50
Special Price: £9.45
Half-Standard Blackcurrant 'Titania'
Regular Price: £22.90
Special Price: £20.61
Jostaberry
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Regular Price: £10.50
Special Price: £9.45
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