Ben Sarek' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root [TR0597] Ben Sarek' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root. Heavy crops of medium sized berries are produced on long strigs. This tool calculates chill hours and will help you to predict the levels of bud break you are likely to see in your crops. The bush is vigorous and resistant to mildew. Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope' Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope' Ribes nigrum. More recently, there are varieties the size of small grapes (Big Ben) which are tasty eaten by themselves, with ice cream or cream. Free Delivery when you order 5 or more products *. Ben hope is one of the most popular blackcurrant varieties in UK gardens. Ben hope provides heavy, reliable crops of medium sized berries and the fruit itself is of great quality, ripening slightly later than other varieties.The flavour of this black currant is sweet and flavoursome and considered by many to be the best tasting variety of them all. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier. One year old organic plants from certified stock. Variety or Cultivar 'Ben Hope' _ 'Ben Hope' is a blackcurrant for culinary or dessert use. Rheum hybridum 'Thompson's Terrifically Tasty'. The hips can be used to make syrup, wine or jelly. Black fruit grows from insignificant pale green flowers. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure. Resistant to Big Bud, mildew, gall midge, and leaf spot. DPD provides unrivalled tracking of your package ensuring you know where it is every step of the way, as well as providing you with a 1hr delivery window. Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). A fast growing, prickly hedge bearing large fragrant magenta flowers in the summer and huge orange-red rose hips in the autumn. Ben Hope £7.50 Categories: Blackcurrant, Fruit Bushes A very high yielding variety, producing medium sized berries on long strigs. Cell grown raspberries are available from late May to mid August and will usually be despatched within 14 days. New. Once you have used this amazing product you will wonder how you ever managed to grow your plants without it! It is one of the best flavoured varieties, exceptionally heavy yielding and also resistant to mildew, leaf spot and rust. Gooseberries and currants are delicious eaten fresh, freeze well and are perfect for making pies, jams and jellies. Wishlist. It is the only product that will support your plants for their entire lifetime, making it probably the best value purchase you will make. This early summer fruiting raspberry has been a very popular garden variety for a number of years because it is resistant to both raspberry root rot disease and virus infection. Buy Now. Please enquire for clarification. Very heavy cropping. The second crop in mid summer is an altogether larger stem of fine mid red colour. The flavour is delicious and when cooked with a handful of elderflowers makes a superb dessert, vailable for delivery: late November - mid April, A fast growing, prickly hedge bearing large fragrant magenta flowers in the summer and huge orange-red rose hips in the autumn. The large, firm red berries have a very good flavour. It has been selected year on year and replanted by the Thompsons, who grow rhubarb commercially for sale into the London wholesale markets. Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope' A mid-season blackcurrant which bears heavy crops of medium sized berries of good flavour. A balanced feed (N.P.K 6-8-10) specially formulated for fruit (except blueberries and cranberries which are acid loving). Ben Hope is just the thing for organic gardeners as its disease resistance can … Orders can be placed in advance, just bear in mind that payment will be taken in full at time of ordering. BEN HOPE The most commonly grown blackcurrant variety by UK gardeners and with very good reasons. Plants are available from late November to late April. 4 litre stock will be supplied pot grown. Details. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque. The fruits ripen over a very long period so if heavy rain spoils some of the crop, there will be plenty more to come. Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, rootgrow™ is 100% natural and is the only planting aid to carry the RHS seal of approval. We are hoping this will be for as short a time as possible – until we see how the situation develops with a trade deal, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines). £7.99. Perhaps better suited for more challenging growing conditions. * Free delivery available on 8 or more items for all postcodes in the £5 surcharge range above. If a surcharge is applicable, we will contact you prior to despatch. Blackcurrants were traditionally used only for jams, pies and puddings, and they tasted great. Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £8.95. 5 reviews. The bush is tall, upright and vigorous. Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands and Highlands, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. Excellent flavour, This new variety is extremely heavy cropping and ripens very late in the season. It has been selected year on year and replanted by the Thompsons, who grow rhubarb commercially for sale into the London wholesale markets. In Stock. The canes are spine-free making picking more pleasurable. An excellent dark red dessert cherry to extend the season - picking until very late in September. It grows tall, so is best suited to a sheltered site. Available for delivery: late November - mid April. High yields and good disease resistance. 1 x Root Wrapped Plant £7.50 each. This ‘big bud’ resistant blackcurrant is particularly suitable for organic gardeners. Calculate your blackcurrant chill hours. For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. The currants are high in quality and hang on long strigs. Plant 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) apart with a 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) gap between rows. Soft Fruit and Trees. rootgrow™ is now available in an ericoid version for acid loving plants such as blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas and heathers. Ben Hope has a high level of resistance to gall mite and good resistance to both mildew, leaf spot and big bud. Plant 30-60cm (1-2ft) apart. Bare root stock is available for dispatch between November & late March. One 150g sachet will treat up to 25 bare root plants or 7 x 3 litre pots. Bred in the U.K. Ben Hope has a high resistance to the 'big bud' mite, rust, mildew and leaf spot making this variety particularly suitable for bio-friendly amateur gardeners. £4.00. IBA blackcurrant cultivar collection, with main information on plant and fruit specifics, breeding center and more. £6.99. 1 x Plant in 5 Litre Container £12.00 each. A fast growing, prickly hedge bearing large fragrant magenta flowers in the summer and huge orange-red rose hips in the autumn. For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. For better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. Plant 30-60cm (1-2ft) apart. High yields of medium sized berries with a very good flavour. The fruits ripen over a very long period so if heavy rain spoils some of the crop, there will be plenty more to come. Harvest the fruit on modern varieties such as the ‘Ben Sarek’, ‘Ben Hope’, ‘Ben Lomond’ and ‘Ben Connan’ by cutting the strigs (bunches of fruit) as they turn black. Plant 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) apart with a 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) gap between rows. Plants are available from late November to late April. Plant about 1.5 (5′) apart. The bush is vigorous and tall and is therefore best planted in a sheltered site. Order Online Order By Phone Quick Overview. It has good disease resistance especially to big bud mite with affects other currant varieties. £3.95. Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Misted Tips are available from late August to mid October and will be despatched within 28 days. Black fruit grows from insignificant pale green flowers. 'Low input' raspberry plants are not certified organic but are grown with minimal non-organic inputs. The cultivar 'Ben Hope' was released in 1998 with increased tolerance to gall mite, and in the same year, 'Ben Gairn' became available. Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, This 191 page book includes easy to follow, step by step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful fruit gardening. It is one of the best flavoured varieties, exceptionally heavy yielding and also resistant to mildew, leaf spot and rust. These cuttings can be bought from grower recommended nurserymen such as William Price in Somerset, Welsh Fruit Stocks on the Powys Welsh borders or … It has top class resistance to big bud mite (gall mite) which affects many other types. Particularly suitable for growing organically. Crop July/August. Mycorrhizal fungi will colonise the plant and develop into a huge secondary root system that will increase the root area of your plants by up to 700 times in just a few weeks. Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Hope is a vigorous and upright-growing bush variety producing consistently high yields of medium sized currants with good sensory qualities. Available for delivery: late November - early April. View our range of blackcurrant flavoured e liquids, we stock a massive range of e juices that have blackcurrant flavourings Soil should be free draining. Ben Hope is significantly less susceptible to blackcurrant gall mite than most other varieties, and as a consequence, it can be grown in reduced-input growing systems. Blackcurrant 'Ben Connan' is early cropping, from the beginning of July, and continues to produce fruit over a long cropping period. The UK’s most widely grown midseason raspberry producing very heavy yields of large, bright red fruits with good flavour. One  200g pack will treat up to 25 x 1 litre pots. Orders placed from early April onwards will usually be despatched within 14 days. Ben Hope' Blackcurrant Bush | Bare Root. Mixed with other fruit, they are delicious. We reserve the right to add on a delivery charge when sundry items are included in an order and free delivery is applied incorrectly. In the first New Year flush the stems are shortish but thick and plentiful. Blackcurrant growing guide click here> Our last day of dispatch before Christmas is Tuesday 22nd. We regret we are unable to deliver outside the British Isles. Coldstored strawberry plants are available from March to late June. Ben Hope is the more popular blackcurrant found in UK gardens. ‘Ben Hope’: Fairly vigorous with upright habit. It contains the vital nutrients and trace elements required for plant growth and heavy crops of top quality fruit. We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. Reprinted exclusively for Pomona Fruits. More View. Out of stock - Call for details. Average growth rate: 30-45cm (12-18in) per year. Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days. We love it in porridge! The UK’s most widely grown midseason raspberry producing very heavy yields of large, bright red fruits with good flavour. It is one of the best flavoured varieties, exceptionally heavy yielding and also resistant to mildew, leaf spot and rust. RIBES nigrum BLACKCURRANT Ben Hope Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Hope is a vigorous and upright-growing bush variety producing consistently high yields of medium sized currants with good sensory qualities. Gooseberries and currants will begin fruiting in the second year and once fully established will produce up to 4.5kg (10lb) of fruit per bush for at least 10 years. They are easy to grow and heavy yielding and although they prefer a sunny position, they will tolerate partial shade. Gooseberries and currants are delicious eaten fresh, freeze well and are perfect for making pies, jams and jellies. It has very good resistance to big bud mite (gall mite) and good cropping. rootgrow™ can offer huge benefits to almost all garden plants. BREXIT effect on International Deliveries. The berries are large, dark red and firm and have a very good flavour. 10 days later than Ben Lomond). Height and spread: 120cm (47"). Excellent flavour. Blackcurrant Bush Ben Connan (ribes nigrum) Characteristics Good disease resistance Berri.. Mycorrhizal fungi will colonise the plant and develop into a huge secondary root system that will increase the root area of your plants by up to 700 times in just a few weeks. Orders placed during this period will usually be despatched within 14 days. Very heavy cropping. Blackcurrant Ben Hope. £3.50: AB31-38/AB41-56/FK17-21/IV1-40/IV52-54/IV63/KW1-15/PH15-26/PH30-41/PH49-50/PA21-40, £5:  BT/GY/HS/IM/IV41-51/IV55-56/JE/KA27-28/KW15-17/PA20/PA41-49/PA60-78/PH42-44/TR21-25/ZE & Republic of Ireland. This was followed by several other cultivars for the juicing industry such as 'Ben Alder' and 'Ben Tirran'. One of the best garden varieties. Tall, upright and vigorous grower. When "in season" they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis -  we send orders to our supplier every Thursday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. In the first New Year flush the stems are shortish but thick and plentiful. It is well established that plants need to experience cold periods. Highly recommended. Good reliable cropping. Blackcurrant Plant (Organic) - Ben Hope. Orders are generally turned around within 48hrs – we aim for 24hrs as much as possible. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability). Free delivery does not include sundry items as one of the 5/8 items and applies to plants only. Orders placed before the 15th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December. It was first released for sale in 1988 making it a relatively new variety. Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI), the Ben Hope produces consistently high yields of medium sized currants with good sensory qualities. Ben Connan are available as organic plants, the other varieties are available as non organic plants. Once you have used this amazing product you will wonder how you ever managed to grow your plants without it! The canes are only moderately spiny, strong growing and resistant to raspberry root rot disease. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure. We would recommend that you chose ‘Ben Hope’ for best disease resistance. The currants are high in quality and hang on long strigs. We offer blackcurrant bushes that have a spread of fruiting from late June through July. Check out this fantastic new patio raspberry Bonbo, Stand all set up and ready for day 1 of the HTA Na, With 12 days to go until the first day of the HTA, Blueberry "Sunshine Blue" providing a good feed fo. Pre Order For Dispatch In Mid January. The bush is vigorous and tall and is therefore best planted in a sheltered site. 'Ben Lomond' was the first of the 'Ben' varieties and was released in 1975. Please note that all orders from the following postcodes will incur a delivery surcharge which will be added on when you enter your address. For international orders, please contact us or email us direct at softfruit@james-mcintyre.co.uk. It shows good resistance against most foliar diseases, and is a Gall Mite-Big Bud-Reversion resistant variety. Availability: In stock. An exceptionally high yielding variety, producing medium-sized berries on long strigs, and it is probably the best flavoured fruit of all our blackcurrant varieties. Season: early Summer (late June - late July). Blueberry Blue Crop Find out more. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. Planting distance: 1.5m apart in rows 2m apart. Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, rootgrow™ is 100% natural and is the only planting aid to carry the RHS seal of approval. It's great attribute is that it is the very first outdoor rhubarb on the market, as early as February, which means that it competes with the forced 'Golden Triangle' rhubarb but without all the bother of harvesting in the cellar with a candle on your head! Variety: BEN HOPE This 191 page book includes easy to follow, step by step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful fruit gardening. Very heavy cropping. We are closed from 5pm Wednesday 23rd and reopen at 8am Tuesday 5th. The exception to this is during the lead up to the bare root season which begins early November when pre-season orders will be collated for dispatch as soon as the stock is ready. Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. Shows resistant to mildew, leaf spot and gall midge. They are easy to grow and heavy yielding and although they prefer a sunny position, they will tolerate partial shade. Harvest mid-late July. 225g You will receive with a shelf life of at least 1 year. The hips can be used to make syrup, wine or jelly. Easy to grow, they are celebrated for their high vitamin C content and can be eaten fresh, in smoothies or used within cooking for pies and jams. A vigorous grower that needs a sheltered site. This new variety is extremely heavy cropping and ripens very late in the season. New. The hips can be used to make syrup, wine or jelly. The large green berries are excellent when cooked but also sweet enough to be eaten fresh when fully ripe. A consistent although moderate cropper. Keep up to date with all of our latest news and special offers, James McIntyre & Sons ©2021 | Wolfberry Media - Web Design Perthshire, Be the first to review “BLACKCURRANT Ben Hope”. Blackcurrant Ben Hope £11.00. Pruning is covered in depth. 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