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Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant Ben Lomond
This is a strong growing variety which produces large crops of vitamin rich blackcurrants in mid-summer. The sweet tasting fruits are produced on the previous year’s growth and keep very well if frozen. They develop into heavy clusters all along the stems, hanging down low towards the ground under their own weight. A forked stick can be used to hold them up if they droop too low or start resting on the ground.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonably well-drained garden soil is suitable
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
Early May
Flower Colour:
Greenish-yellow
Other Features:
To make blackcurrant jam use 300ml of water and 600 grams of sugar to every 500 grams of fruit
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
As a general rule, cut some of the older wood right back to the base about four years after planting to encourage new growth to develop. Once the plant is established, this can be done on an annual basis to keep it looking neat and tidy. Also beware of birds, especially blackbirds, who love the fruits. Placing a net curtain over the plant during the summer should help reduce the amount of blackcurrants which are lost to wildlife. Mulch with a well-rotted organic matter and apply a slow-release fertiliser such as Osmocote in spring to encourage the development of fresh new growth over the summer.
Eventual Height: 2m
Eventual Spread:
2m
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