The blackcurrants that grow on the 'Big Ben' variety of blackcurrant bush are so huge they could easily be mistaken for blueberries. They are two or three times the size of standard blackcurrants! Once mature, a single bush can produce up to 4.5kg of fruit per year.
This outstanding dessert variety is the sweetest blackcurrant ever - so sweet that it can be eaten straight from the bush. 'Ebony' produces heavy crops of large, firm currants - up to twice the size of normal blackcurrants - which can be harvested from early to mid July. The plants are bushy with a slightly open, spreading habit, making harvesting so easy. Easy to grow and with excellent mildew resistance. Height and spread: 120cm (47).Estimated time to cropping once planted: 16-20 months. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.
Blackcurrant 'Summer Pearls Giant' is a heavy cropping variety producing colossal berries. Each giant fruit is up to 1cm in diameter, making them some of the biggest Blackcurrants you?ve ever seen!
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A soft fruit which is bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, Blackcurrant Ben Lomond has large glossy black fruit which cover the branches of this completely new type of blackcurrant in mid-summer. Unlike most others, which require a lot of space to grow, this compact beauty only ever grows to around 1m (3ft) making it perfect for the smallest of gardens. If you want to grow a healthy, power-packed fruit, then the blackcurrant has to be one to try. Recent research has even gone as far to suggest that the dark berries, rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, may actually help to reduce the symptoms of neurological illness and potentially reduce the risk of gut cancers - hence it's superfruit status! Really easy to grow, Blackcurrant Ben Lomond will thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong winds and prefers well-drained soil (or compost). Grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge.Plants are as tough as old boots and have flowers that are resistant to frost - in fact they need a winter chill to produce bigger crops of berries, perfect for the UK climate! Plants are self-fertile, so you only need the one - you don't need a pollinator to be guaranteed a crop of super-healthy black currants. Plants will give a reliable crop year after year even when left to their own devices - although you'll get better results and a bumper crop by following a few simple rules:Feed them well with blood, fish and bone in mid-spring, followed by a dose of poultry manure or another high nitrogen plant food, in June Fruits taste better when exposed to plenty of sunshine - always clear the ground of weeds, especially perennial types Keep well-watered Blackcurrants are ready for picking in July and August and are at their best about seven days after they have turned black. They can be gathered individually or, if you want them to stay fresh for a little longer, you can harvest the whole trusses. Pick the blackcurrants in dry conditions and they can be eaten immediately or stored in a fridge for one to two weeks. Alternatively, they can be frozen for eating later - they should last at least six months this way. Supplied as a pack of 2 UK grown bare root bushes, trimmed to 15-20cm, ready to plant straight out while dormant.
Bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, the large glossy black fruit of Ben Lomond cover the branches of this completely new type of blackcurrant in mid-summer. Unlike most others, which require a lot of space to grow, this compact beauty only ever grows to 3ft (1m) making it perfect for the smallest of gardens grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge. Really easy to grow, Ben Lomond will thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong winds and prefers well-drained soil (or compost). Plants are as tough as old boots and have flowers that are resistant to frost. All you need to do to ensure a bumper crop is feed them well with blood, fish and bone in mid-spring, followed by a dose of poultry manure or another high nitrogen plant food, in June.
'Patio Black' is a wonderfully compact blackcurrant, reaching just one metre in height and spread. The currants are amongst the largest of any blackcurrant at up to a centimetre cross and they're amazingly sweet and juicy, reaching their peak of flavour around seven days after they turn black, and they will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. To enjoy your home grown blackcurrants for longer, they will last six months in the freezer and also make excellent jam. 'Patio Black' is very productive, with fruits rich in vitamin C borne in small clusters and unlike most other varieties of blackcurrant, they can be picked as single berries, perfect for snacking on as you relax in the garden! Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for immediate planting.
One of the largest blackcurrants available, Summer Pearls Black will reward you with huge, juicy berries giving you a whole new eating experience! Unlike other varieties of blackcurrant, this beauty can be picked as single berries rather a cluster making the sweet and aromatic, single fruit perfect for snacking. 'Summer Pearls' is robust and easy to grow making it perfect for those gardeners who have never grown blackcurrants before or for those short on time. A pure-bred black currant, Summer Pearls is very productive, and the fruits have a distinct cassis aroma, which along with their sweet taste gives you the ultimate flavour sensation! Fruits form on short clusters with 2 - 4 berries, and individuals can reach well over 1cm wide. Described by the breeder as well-balanced and juicy, they recommend that you savour the blackcurrants one by one and experience exactly how fruity a black currant should taste. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for immediate planting. Ultimate height 140cm x 100cm and crops in June
A heavy cropping, large fruited, modern variety that ripens from July through to August. Grow your own delicious blackcurrants from your patio! Bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, blackcurrant 'Titania' has a rich, tart flavour that makes it ideal for cooking and for using as a purée. Add it to yoghurt or ice cream, or use in pies, jams or juices. The glossy black berries also freeze well. Unlike many blackcurrants, which require a lot of space to grow, this beauty stays compact making it perfect for the smallest of gardens. Grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge. The juicy blackcurrants ripen in strings and stay on the bushes through to August, making this blackcurrant one of the longest croppers. Frost resistant and disease resistance to problems including powdery mildew and rust, so an ideal starter blackcurrant for those looking to grow fruit in the garden or on the patio for the first time.
A heavy cropping, large fruited, modern variety that ripens from July through to August. Grow your own delicious blackcurrants from your patio! Bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, blackcurrant 'Titania' has a rich, tart flavour that makes it ideal for cooking and for using as a purée. Add it to yoghurt or ice cream, or use in pies, jams or juices. The glossy black berries also freeze well. Unlike many blackcurrants, which require a lot of space to grow, this beauty stays compact making it perfect for the smallest of gardens. Grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge. The juicy blackcurrants ripen in strings and stay on the bushes through to August, making this blackcurrant one of the longest croppers. Frost resistant and disease resistance to problems including powdery mildew and rust, so an ideal starter blackcurrant for those looking to grow fruit in the garden or on the patio for the first time.
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