Thompson & Morgan Thompson & Morgan Ribes nigrum Ben Alder 3 Litre Potted Plant x 1

Blackcurrant ‘Ben Alder’ is a reliable, high-yielding variety prized by both home gardeners and commercial growers for its exceptional productivity and rich, juicy fruit – perfect for juicing, freezing, and making summer puddings. Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, this late-flowering blackcurrant avoids most spring frosts, resulting in consistently good harvests. Its excellent resistance to mildew and leaf spot makes it a low-maintenance option for growers across the UK.  Supplied as healthy, 1-year-old pre-pruned bareroot plants, ‘Ben Alder’ establishes quickly when planted between late autumn and early spring. It forms a well-branched, open bush that produces heavy crops of flavoursome currants in mid to late summer. Whether you're building your soft fruit collection or want a dependable crop for home preserving, this hardy variety offers superb results with minimal effort.  How to Grow Instructions:Light: Best grown in full sun; tolerates light shade. Temperature: Very hardy; protect flowers from late frosts where possible. Watering: Keep well watered, especially during fruit development. Feeding: Enrich planting area with well-rotted manure or compost; mulch annually. Humidity: Average outdoor conditions are ideal; good airflow helps prevent disease.  Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Late-flowering to avoid spring frost damage Excellent resistance to mildew and leaf spot Heavy crops of rich, juicy blackcurrants Perfect for juicing, freezing, or fresh use Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KH3723

Price: £26.99 from Robert Dyas