Blackcurrant 'Ben Sarek' ®
'Ben Sarek' is an early season variety that produces large acid flavour berries on short strigs. Small, compact heavy cropper making it suitable for the smaller garden. Some frost and mildew resistance although it does need some support whilst in crop to prevent sprawling. Perfect for eating fresh or in jams, jellies and pies.
- Good for cooking
- Self-fertile
- Picking month Mid July
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EAN code5011622422090
- Pot Size3L (19cm)
- AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourGreen
- Flower FormSingle
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Fruit ColourBlack
- Fruiting PeriodJuly
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height150cm
- Spread150cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHNeutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeFruit and Edible Plant
- Planting Distance180cm
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesBerries or Fruit, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Self-fertile
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Uses for the VarietyCooking, Eating
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