Ben Sarek' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root
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€ 7,76
Overview
Compact variety suitable for small gardens An ideal black currant for a smaller garden as it attains a very manageable size of only 3 feet at maturity. The large black fruits have wonderful flavor for eating fresh or making into jams, jellies, syrup, juice and wine. Gram for gram, black currants have almost 3-1/2 times the vitamin C of fresh oranges. Shade tolerant plants are self-fruitful but will set a heavier crop if another variety is present. Has excellent resistance to White Pine Blister Rust. Fruits begin ripening in July. Variety Information Harvesting Period July-August Estimated Time to Best Yields 2 Years Uses Eating Fresh, Jam-Making, Cooking Size Information Supplied As Bare Root Height on Arrival 30cm (1ft) Planting Distance Unless a variety is a listed as compact 1.5m spacing is necessary. 1-1.5m Eventual Height & Spread Eventual size depends on both environmental and genetic conditions. 1.5m x 1.5m (5 x 5ft) How Your Plant Will Arrive Planting Requirements Planting Guide Planting Essentials Our soft fruit plants are carefully checked by our fruit nursery experts prior to despatch to ensure they are up to size and in perfect condition. Larger orders are packed into specially made, extra thick cardboard boxes with innovative inserts that hold your plants in place to prevent any damage in transit. Small orders for bare root plants are carefully wrapped and then sent in padded mail bags for delivery in the large letter postal service where there are no larger items capable of causing damage. Key is to regularly water newly-planted bushes, at least bimonthly for two months. It is also important to ensure adequate spacing (1-1.5m) between bushes. With bare root plants, it's important to soak its roots in water for up to 2 hours before planting, while with potted plants it is important to drench the rootball. With bare root plants, dig a hole so as to ensure its first roots are no more than 2 inches below ground level, while with containerised plants, ensure the pot sits no lower than an inch below ground. Dig a hole twice the radius of the rootball. Fill the hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, and add fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi. Do not compress the soil. Give your plant a good watering. Add mulch on top whether bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, leaf-mould and stones. Make sure mulch doesn't touch the stem. Blackcurrant plants are extremely easy to grow. Below we address some common queries: Hardiness: blackcurrant plants are native to the UK and will not suffer from frost damage. Position: in the UK, the greatest barrier to successful fruiting is a lack of sunlight, so planting in full sun is recommended. Planting your bush in a sheltered spot will help prevent uprooting and allow it to put more resources into fruiting. Soil Types: Soil types are best ignored and remain an unwelcome confusion. Every plant will adapt to its conditions. Having said that, less than ideal conditions will reduce growth. Waterlogged soils will starve your plant of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis, cause its roots to rot and create the perfect environment for many diseases.
Overview
Compact variety suitable for small gardens An ideal black currant for a smaller garden as it attains a very manageable size of only 3 feet at maturity. The large black fruits have wonderful flavor for eating fresh or making into jams, jellies, syrup, juice and wine. Gram for gram, black currants have almost 3-1/2 times the vitamin C of fresh oranges. Shade tolerant plants are self-fruitful but will set a heavier crop if another variety is present. Has excellent resistance to White Pine Blister Rust. Fruits begin ripening in July. Variety Information Harvesting Period July-August Estimated Time to Best Yields 2 Years Uses Eating Fresh, Jam-Making, Cooking Size Information Supplied As Bare Root Height on Arrival 30cm (1ft) Planting Distance Unless a variety is a listed as compact 1.5m spacing is necessary. 1-1.5m Eventual Height & Spread Eventual size depends on both environmental and genetic conditions. 1.5m x 1.5m (5 x 5ft) How Your Plant Will Arrive Planting Requirements Planting Guide Planting Essentials Our soft fruit plants are carefully checked by our fruit nursery experts prior to despatch to ensure they are up to size and in perfect condition. Larger orders are packed into specially made, extra thick cardboard boxes with innovative inserts that hold your plants in place to prevent any damage in transit. Small orders for bare root plants are carefully wrapped and then sent in padded mail bags for delivery in the large letter postal service where there are no larger items capable of causing damage. Key is to regularly water newly-planted bushes, at least bimonthly for two months. It is also important to ensure adequate spacing (1-1.5m) between bushes. With bare root plants, it's important to soak its roots in water for up to 2 hours before planting, while with potted plants it is important to drench the rootball. With bare root plants, dig a hole so as to ensure its first roots are no more than 2 inches below ground level, while with containerised plants, ensure the pot sits no lower than an inch below ground. Dig a hole twice the radius of the rootball. Fill the hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, and add fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi. Do not compress the soil. Give your plant a good watering. Add mulch on top whether bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, leaf-mould and stones. Make sure mulch doesn't touch the stem. Blackcurrant plants are extremely easy to grow. Below we address some common queries: Hardiness: blackcurrant plants are native to the UK and will not suffer from frost damage. Position: in the UK, the greatest barrier to successful fruiting is a lack of sunlight, so planting in full sun is recommended. Planting your bush in a sheltered spot will help prevent uprooting and allow it to put more resources into fruiting. Soil Types: Soil types are best ignored and remain an unwelcome confusion. Every plant will adapt to its conditions. Having said that, less than ideal conditions will reduce growth. Waterlogged soils will starve your plant of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis, cause its roots to rot and create the perfect environment for many diseases.