Blackcurrant Bushes
Blackcurrant plants are one of the easiest and most rewarding soft fruits to grow, producing abundant crops of flavour-packed berries year after year. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, blackcurrants are perfect for making jams, jellies, cordials, desserts and smoothies, as well as enjoying fresh from the garden.
Highly productive and reliable, blackcurrant bushes are well suited to the UK climate and thrive in most garden soils. Their compact growing habit makes them ideal for allotments, fruit gardens and even larger containers.
4 Litre = Container grown and can be planted all year round. The size refers to the number of litres of compost that the container holds.
Bare Root = Field grown plants that have been freshly lifted and supplied with no soil around the roots. Only available during the dormant period November-April
2 Year Bush = A two year old plant. Generally will have 3-4 shoots.
1 Year Plant = Single shoot, around 20cm in height.
Half Standard = The fruiting variety is grafted onto the stem at 90 cm above the ground level. Will require supporting with a stake.
Plant 1.5 Metres apart. Plant blackcurrants firmly and deeply so that good strong growth will come from the base. Bare root plants - After planting always cut back all the shoots to about 1” (2.5 cms) from the ground. Pruning in subsequent years means removing about a third of the wood to encourage young basal shoots
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Blackcurrant Bushes
Benefits of Growing Blackcurrants
- Heavy crops of nutritious berries
- Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Reliable and hardy in the UK climate
- Perfect for jams, juices, desserts and freezing
- Compact habit suitable for smaller gardens
Growing your own blackcurrants provides a plentiful supply of delicious fruit each summer, making them a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a productive and low-maintenance crop.
