Ben Alder Blackcurrant Plant 3L Pot | Ribes nigrum UK Grown

Ben Alder Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) in 3L Pot — Ideal for Juice, High Vitamin C, Disease Resistant

Key Features

• High Yield: Produces up to 3.5 kg fruit per mature bush (data: Scottish Crop Research Institute)
• Pot Grown: Supplied as a robust 3L container grown plant for reliable establishment
• Juice Quality: Exceptional juice yield and stable deep colour, high in vitamin C
• Disease Resistance: Bred for resistance to foliar diseases; late flowering avoids frost damage
• Suitable for UK gardens: Performs well in full sun/partial shade, mature size approx. 1.1m x 1.1m

Planting & Aftercare

• Space plants 1.5m apart, with rows 2m apart
• Expect fruit in July; prefers well-drained, fertile soil
• Transplanting pot grown plants is easier and less stressful than bare root types

FAQs

• Is Ben Alder good for juice making? Yes, it delivers high juice yield and stable pigment, ideal for home pressing.
• How does Ben Alder compare to Ben Connan? Ben Alder offers higher disease resistance, especially to foliar issues, and later flowering to escape frosts.
• Which blackcurrant is high in vitamin C? Ben Alder is bred for high ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content per berry.
• Why choose pot grown over bare root? Pot grown blackcurrants establish faster and can be planted year-round.
• Is Ben Alder suited to UK climates? Yes, developed in Scotland for reliability in variable UK weathers.