{"product_id":"blackcurrant-organic-grown-ribes-nigrum-black-bells-3ltr-55cm","title":"Blackcurrant (Organic Grown) - Ribes nigrum Black Bells  - 3ltr\/ 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlackcurrant 'Black Bells' (Ribes nigrum)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy crops of strongly flavoured blackcurrants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in vitamin C and ideal for juicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate flowering to avoid frost damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit suited to gardens and allotments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eRich, moisture-retentive soil that does not dry out in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun or very light shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach winter, remove 1–3 of the oldest, darkest stems at ground level to encourage new canes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch generously in spring and water well as fruit is swelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetting may be needed to protect fruit from birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms a bush around 1.5m tall and wide within 4–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrops heavily from mid-summer. Berries freeze extremely well and are excellent for cordials, jams and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordial and jam making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezing for smoothies and winter use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact soft-fruit areas and cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996778918221,"sku":"8719474819941","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/blackcurrant-organic-grown-ribes-nigrum-black-bells-3ltr-55cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}