Description

Ribes rubrum Redcurrant Jonkheer Van Tets

This early modern Dutch variety is one of the earliest cultivars. It is strong growing and consistently produces heavy yields of large juicy fruit that hang on long trusses for esy picking. The currants are juicy and have excellent flavour so it;’s no wonder that they are rated very highly by enthusiasts and growers alike. This variety does best when grown as a cordon.

Eventual height; 1.8m (6ft) Eventual spread; 1.5m (5ft) Cropping season; early 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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