Red Currant Jonkheer Van Tet Red Currants Pot Grown

Ribes rubrum Red Currant Jonkheer Van Tet

Red Currant Jonkheer Van Tet is one of the earliest cultivars.  An early modern Dutch variety, a vigorous variety with reliable heavy crops.  Fruit is juicy and hangs on long trusses for easy picking.  Excellent flavoured and juicy currants makes this red currant the most popular among growers.

Common Name:  Red Currant

Genus:  ribes

Species:  rubrum

Variety:  Jonkheer Van Tet

Skill Level:  Easy starter fruit

Pot Size:  3 Litre

Planting Location:  Full sun

Soil Type:  Well-draining, light sandy, thin chalky

pH:  Acidic

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 1.5m apart in rows 1.5m apart

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 1.8m

Spread: 1.5m

Crops:  Early July