Whitecurrant ‘Blanka’ will produce the highest yields you’ll see from a whitecurrant, rewarding you with the sweetest, translucent berries from late July to August. Great for freezing, filling pies and making jams, which considering each plant produces over 3.5kg of the fruits, for up to 10 years, you will have more than enough to go round! Height and spread: 120cm (48″). Estimated time to cropping once planted: 4-8 months. Estimated time to best yields: 28-32 months (16-20 months for premium bareroot plant). We supply established, healthy 1-year old bareroot pre-pruned plants which will quickly establish once planted. Upgrade to our premium 2-year-old roots for a more mature plant that will produce optimum crops in a shorter period.
Growing Information
Whitecurrants 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 whitecurrants in rich, moist, well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure into the ground prior to planting. Plant whitecurrant 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 whitecurrants slightly deep will encourage the production of extra stems from below ground level.
