Description

Blackcurrant Ben Lomand 3 Litre Pot

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 strigs allowing for easy picking. The currants freeze well and are idea for all purposes. Frost resistant due to late flowering. Resistant to mildew. Highly recommended variety.

Eventual height and spread: 1½m (5ft). Cropping season: late July. Self fertile.

After planting prune all stems back to 5cm (2″) above the ground. In later years, remove about 25% of the stems to encourage new growth from the base. From the first years growth select 8-10 main stems (leaders) evenly spaced round the bush as in a wine glass. These will remain for the whole life of the bush – about 20 years. Remove any remaining shoots and cut back the 8-10 leaders selected to half their length. In future winters cut back the top most shoot from each of the leaders, remaining 25% of he previous season’s growth. All other side-growths should now be cut right back to within 1cm (1/2″) of the main stems and on these spurs will come the next years fruit. Mulch yearly with well rotted compost or manure to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water in dry periods. Apply a growmore type fertiliser in the spring.

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