Blackcurrant (Organic Grown) - Ribes nigrum Black Bells - 3ltr/ 55cm

Blackcurrant 'Black Bells' (Ribes nigrum)

Overview

‘Black Bells’ is a modern blackcurrant noted for its high yields of aromatic, vitamin-rich berries on relatively compact bushes. It flowers late enough to usually miss spring frosts, making it reliable in most parts of Ireland.

Key Features

• Heavy crops of strongly flavoured blackcurrants
• High in vitamin C and ideal for juicing
• Late flowering to avoid frost damage
• Compact habit suited to gardens and allotments

How to Plant

Plant in Rich, moisture-retentive soil that does not dry out in summer. in a position with Full sun or very light shade.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Each winter, remove 1–3 of the oldest, darkest stems at ground level to encourage new canes.
• Mulch generously in spring and water well as fruit is swelling.
• Netting may be needed to protect fruit from birds.

Size & Growth Timeline

Forms a bush around 1.5m tall and wide within 4–5 years.

Harvest

Crops heavily from mid-summer. Berries freeze extremely well and are excellent for cordials, jams and baking.

Perfect For…

• Cordial and jam making
• Freezing for smoothies and winter use
• Compact soft-fruit areas and cages