Description

RIBES nigrum BLACKCURRANT Ben Lomond

Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Lomond is an upright strong grower with a compact habit which makes it ideal for growing in small gardens or containers.  A reliable cropper of very large fruit of high quality that have an excellent sweet flavour and are full of antioxidants, Vitamin C and minerals.  The fruit is produced in heavy clusters on short sprigs allowing for easy picking.  The currants freeze well and are idea for all purposes.  Frost resistant due to late flowering.  Highly recommended variety.

• • Self fertile
  • Planting distance:  1.5m  apart in rows 2m  apart.
  • Height & Spread: 1.5m x 1.5m
  • Crops: Late July

This product is supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Where possible, 3 litre stock will be supplied pot grown between late spring and early Autumn, thereafter the plants could be fresh potted. Please enquire for clarification.

Bare root stock is available for dispatch between November & late March. Orders can be placed in advance, just bear in mind that payment will be taken in full at time of ordering.

Please Note: We do not part-deliver orders, so if an order contains a pre-order product, it will be held until all the items are available to dispatch.