Currants are a fantastic fruit to grow, with a long harvesting season, excellent freezing properties, and versatility for making pies, jams, and more. We offer healthy, 1-year-old bare root plants that are pre-pruned, ensuring quick establishment once planted. Starting in their second season, each plant can yield over 3.5kg (7lb) of fruit annually, and they will continue producing for up to 10 years. Height and spread: 120cm (48″). The collection includes one plant each of: Blackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’: This high-yielding, compact bush produces large, glossy black berries with a rich, full flavour. Estimated time to first crop: 16-20 months (4-8 months for premium bare root). Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months. Redcurrant ‘Rovada’: This variety produces a profusion of large, juicy red berries from mid-July through August. Estimated time to first crop: 4-8 months. Estimated time to best yields: 28-32 months (16-20 months for premium bare root). Whitecurrant ‘Blanka’: This variety produces sweet, large, almost translucent berries in clusters, from late July through August. Estimated time to first crop: 4-8 months. Estimated time to best yields: 28-32 months (16-20 months for premium bare root). The Premium Currant Collection includes: 1 x Blackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’ Premium 3-litre potted plant 1 x Redcurrant ‘Rovada’ Premium 3-litre potted plant 1 x Whitecurrant ‘Blanka’ Premium bare root plant
Growing Information
Currants prefer a position in full sun but will tolerate semi shade. Shelter from cold winds and late spring frosts as these conditions may damage the flowers, and reduce the yield of fruit later in the year. Grow currants in rich, moist, well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure into the ground prior to planting. Plant currant bushes between late autumn and spring, at a distance of 1.5m (5′) apart and a depth of 5cm (2″) lower than the soil mark on the stem. Planting currants slightly deep will encourage the production of extra stems from below ground level.
