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Ribes nigrum
A premium blackcurrant variety producing exceptionally large, sweet fruits ideal for eating fresh. High-yielding and resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot, Big Ben offers impressive harvests of up to 4.5kg per plant.
1 x 2L Plant
10605843
Only 5 remaining
£15.99
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High Yield
Super Sweet
Disease Resistant
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Blackcurrant ‘Big Ben’ is a standout variety bred for its exceptional fruit size and sweetness. The berries are noticeably larger and juicier than most other blackcurrants, making them perfect for eating straight from the bush or for creating rich jams and desserts.
This vigorous variety is also highly productive, with each mature plant capable of yielding up to 4.5kg (10lb) of delicious fruit. It shows strong resistance to common diseases such as powdery mildew and leaf spot, ensuring a reliable harvest year after year. Supplied as larger 2-litre potted plants, ‘Big Ben’ establishes quickly and starts fruiting sooner, making it an ideal choice for gardeners who want fast results and flavourful rewards.
Guide To Plant Sizes
Bare Root Plants: Several of our plants come supplied as bare roots. Despite appearances, they are alive and well. They have been previously grown in the ground and lifted when dormant throughout the winter months, so that when you receive them, they are strong, full of energy and ready to be planted out. This is our most economical way to buy many plant varieties including roses, strawberries, trees and bushes.
Seedlings: Seedlings are young plants that have grown from seeds and are still small, usually with just a few leaves. They are in the early stages of growth and are ready to be potted on or planted outdoors to continue developing.
Plug Plants: A wide range of our varieties come in plug size, including Strawberries, Tomatoes, Chillies, Peppers, Cucumbers and Courgettes. Grown in individual cells with a bio-degradable membrane that will break down in the soil, no need to remove before planting. Pot and grow on to form larger plants that can be planted later in the season. Protect from frost if necessary.
9cm Plants: Our 9cm plants are larger and much more established than our plug ranges, meaning they are ready to plant out straight away. These will establish quickly and produce flower and fruit much quicker than smaller plugs. Protect from frost if required.
1L+ Plants: A substantial plant with many already developed flowers or even early onset of fruit if the season has been early. Great for filling in gaps or plating into patio containers.
Grafted Plants: Grafted plants are created by joining together two different plant varieties, typically by attaching the stem of one onto the root system of another. This process allows for desirable traits, such as disease resistance or better fruit production, to be combined into a single plant.
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