blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek'
blackcurrant Ben Sarek
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in stock
(shipped in 3-5 working days) - 2+1 FREE bare roots
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£17.98
£8.99
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in stock
(shipped in 3-5 working days) - bare root plant
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£8.99
£4.49
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A compact shrub that only grows to about 1.2m (4ft) tall, but has in-bred frost resistance and some resistance to mildew. In mid-July, a heavy crop of large blackcurrants is produced which are perfect for serving fresh or made into jams, jellies or pies. The fruit should be picked quickly before it falls. - Garden care: These bare root plants will be approx 1 year old. When they arrive, soak the roots in water for an hour or two, before planting out. Blackcurrants can be planted from October to March, preferably in the autumn when the soil is still warm. Prepare the ground well before planting by removing all weeds and incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure into the area. Once planted, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure every spring, as well as a nitrogen and potassium fertiliser. Make sure the plant is watered in dry weather and net the plants to protect the currants from birds.
