Blackcurrant ‘Ben Lomond’

Blackcurrant ‘Ben Lomond’ bears exceptionally large, black currants in mid Summer.

A highly praised variety, this blackcurrant would do well in any sized garden, big or small, and is resistant to most frost and some diseases.

The fruits on ‘Ben Lomond’ are sweet in flavour and full of nourishment, such as Vitamin C and minerals. You will find this blackcurrant to be a reliable and high yield variety.

Features

• Fruiting Season: Mid to late July
• Fruit Size: Very large
• Height & Spread: 1.5m x 1.5m
• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• RHS Plants for Pollinators

Blackcurrant Planting Guide

Prior to planting, improve your soil and yield by mixing in a layer of organic matter, such as farmyard manure, into the planting area.

Blackcurrants can be planted between November and March during the dormant season. They require planting up to a depth of 2″ more than the soil mark on the plant in the pot.

Firm in well and water the base thoroughly. In Spring, feed each blackcurrant plant with a general fertiliser, such as Growmore, to aide growth and development.

In the dormant season, blackcurrants would do well to have weaker branches and stems cut back as each year’s crop relies on the previous year’s growth. Also prune fruited branches to make room for new growth each year.

Harvest your blackcurrants in the Summer once the fruits have turned blue-back in colour. Blackcurrants are best eaten fresh or frozen straightaway to store for later use.