Price each per |
1 Tree |
5 Trees |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
50 Trees |
100 Trees |
40-60cm |
£2.50 |
£2.35 |
£2.20 |
£1.90 |
£1.75 |
£1.60 |
Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum)
- Extremely high in vitamin C (higher than oranges by weight) and rich in antioxidants, supporting immune health and historically promoted in the UK during WWII.
- Tangy, richly flavoured berries ideal for jams, cordials, desserts, juices, and fresh eating (especially sweeter modern varieties).
- Easy to grow, hardy in UK climate, low-maintenance, productive for 10–20 years, and well-suited to home gardens.
- Site: Choose a sunny spot for best yields; tolerates light shade but avoids frost pockets or cold winds.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained yet moisture-retentive, fertile soil (neutral pH); improves poor soils with organic matter like compost or manure.
- When to plant: Dormant season (late autumn to early spring, November–March); bare-root or container-grown plants.
- Planting depth/spacing: Plant deeper than previous soil mark (5–8cm below for blackcurrants to encourage basal shoots); space 1.5–1.8m apart.
- Aftercare: Mulch annually with well-rotted manure/compost; apply general fertiliser in spring; water consistently, especially during fruiting.
- Pruning: Winter dormant season; remove up to ¼ oldest stems at base to promote new growth (fruit best on young wood).
- Pests/diseases: Modern varieties resist mildew and big bud mite; net against birds; watch for aphids or leaf spot.
- Harvest: Mid-summer (July–August); expect good crops from year 2–3.
Text summery written with the assistance of Grok but content edited and checked for accuracy by a human bean
