Blackcurrant (Ben Lomond)

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Hardiness Zones 3a to 8a
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📖 About This Plant

Vitamin C powerhouse berry hugely popular in the UK and Europe. Rich, tart flavour perfect for jams, cordials, and the iconic Ribena. Easy to grow and very productive.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full to Partial Sun
Water
Regular
Season
Autumn or Winter
Harvest
Year 2-3 onward

🌱 Care Tips

Plant deep to encourage basal shoots. Prune out one-third of old wood each winter. Mulch generously. Needs a cold winter for good cropping.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Blackcurrant:

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