Grow Your Own Delicious Blackcurrants with Ben Alder

Start your own blackcurrant patch with a Ben Alder black currant plant! This live, rooted starter plant will quickly establish itself in your garden and provide you with years of delicious fruit. Perfect for zones 3-9, this blackcurrant shrub is a rewarding addition to any home garden, offering both beauty and bountiful harvests. Enjoy fresh eating, cooking, or juicing with your own homegrown blackcurrants.

The Ben Alder variety is known for its late-fruiting characteristics and excellent juice color. This self-pollinating shrub will reach a height of 6-8 feet, providing a substantial yield of berries. We prioritize sustainable gardening practices, ensuring that no pesticides are used on our property. You’ll receive a healthy, rooted starter plant ready to thrive in your garden.

Planting and caring for your new blackcurrant shrub is simple. Just ensure it receives plenty of sunlight and consistent watering. While this plant may experience a semi-dormant period in the summer, it will quickly rebound with new growth in the fall. Your plant should begin fruiting in the following year, rewarding you with a taste of your own garden’s bounty. Imagine the delicious jams, jellies, and desserts you can create with your homegrown blackcurrants.

These black currant plants are carefully prepared for shipping. Each plant is removed from its growing pot and securely packaged in a box to ensure its safe arrival. We ship out the oldest plants first, so the size of your starter plant may vary slightly. However, rest assured that each plant is vigorous and ready to take root in its new home. Blackcurrants are not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to your diet.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big will the black currant shrub get? The Ben Alder black currant shrub typically reaches a height of 6-8 feet.
• What kind of soil does this plant need? Well-draining soil is best for black currant plants. Adding compost will improve the soil quality.
• How much sunlight does the plant need? Black currant plants thrive in full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• When is the best time to plant a black currant shrub? The ideal planting period is in the spring or fall.
• How long does it take for the plant to produce fruit? You can expect your black currant shrub to start producing fruit in the year following planting.