Redcurrant (Organic Grown) - Ribes rubrum Jonkheer van Tets - 3ltr/ 55cm

Redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' (Ribes rubrum)

Overview

‘Jonkheer van Tets’ is a well-known, early-ripening redcurrant with heavy trusses of bright red, tangy berries. It crops reliably even in cooler, wetter summers and is an excellent choice for both fresh use and preserving.

Key Features

• Very early ripening redcurrant
• Long strings of attractive berries
• Reliable cropping in cool climates
• Good disease resistance and winter hardiness

How to Plant

Plant in Moist, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. in a position with Full sun or partial shade; full sun gives the best flavour.. 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

• Winter prune to maintain an open framework and encourage young side shoots.
• Remove some of the old, dark stems at the base each year to renew the plant.
• Mulch annually and water in dry spells, especially as fruit swells.

Size & Growth Timeline

Bushes typically reach 1.5m tall and wide within about 4–5 years.

Harvest

Usually ripening from late June to early July, making it one of the first currants ready to pick.

Perfect For…

• Jellies, sauces and summer puddings
• Mixed fruit cages and soft fruit rows
• Cooler and wetter gardens where reliability matters