Articles for Blackcurrant Bushes

Despatch & Planting We despatch all year round, usually within 3-5 working days of receipt. Trees are supplied bare-root Autumn-Spring and in containers/ex container from late Spring to Autumn. How to Plant Plant 18″ deep Plant 5-6′ apart. October-April as bare root Establishes easily May-September pot grown Regular watering required until established Yield Estimate & Space Required A mature bush will carry 10-12ib’s and requires a space of approximately 72×72”. First Crop Blackcurrants can yield the first season if left unpruned but for the best results cut the bushes back after planting which concentrates strength on producing new growth. View […]

In a nutshell…….. View Our Blackcurrant Range Index View our range of Blackcurrant Bushes A well established blackcurrant bush can yield 10 ibs or more fruit and will remain productive for up to 15 years. That’s a very generous supply of blackcurrants you can make countless jars of jam from, and the fruits are also ideal for freezing, juicing, adding to yogurts etc. Blackcurrants grow not as a tree but as a bush with multi stems arising from the base. They will usually grow to around 5′ and the same across [about 1.5 metres] They are hardy, deciduous and strongly, […]