1 Ben Sarek Blackcurrant Plant / Ribes Nigrum 'Ben Sarek' 2-3ft Tall

1 Ben Sarek Blackcurrant Plant / Ribes Nigrum

'Ben Sarek' 2-3ft Tall

These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until April and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year.

Blackcurrants are vigorous, multi-stemmed bushes that fruit on both old and new wood, but the latter carry the best crops and so cultivation aims to feed and prune the plants to continually renew the stems

Growing Details

Common Name: Blackcurrant
Genus: Ribes
Species: nigrum
Cultivar: 'Ben Sarek'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 120cm
Spread: 120cm

Description

Ben Sarek will produce well flavoured large sized blackcurrants which are ready for picking from mid July. It has good resistance to mildew and frost. The fruit should be picked quickly before it falls

For the bare root planting instructions, please click here.