Fruit

• Crops in : Mid-July to August

Description

If you only have room for one redcurrant this is the one to have! Large luscious red fruits are produced in profusion on huge 'strings' from mid July through August, producing up to 2½kg (6lb) from a single plant in a season. Excellent eaten fresh or from the freezer. Currants have a long cropping season, freeze well and are perfect for pies and jams.

We supply established, healthy 1 year old bare root plants which are ready pruned, with a minimum of 4 stems which will quickly establish once planted. From the second season onwards each plant will produce over 3.5kg (over 7lb) of fruit and will keep producing for up to 10 years.

Growing Instructions

For best results plant currants 1.5m (5 feet) apart with 1.8m (6 feet) between rows in an open sunny position, they can also tolerate partial shade. Prefers well drained, moisture retentive soil that has plenty of well rotted organic matter added to it.

Kitchen Notes

Suitable for freezing