Ribes nigr. 'Ben Sarek' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek' (Ribes nigrum) produces black berries. These are sweet and sour in flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from July. Its green-yellow flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* sweet and sour in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek' is a small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.3 m wide.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Ribes nigrum 'Ben Sarek' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black berries have a sweet and sour flavour. Ripen from July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, juice, dessert