{"product_id":"blackcurrant-ben-connan-fruit-bush-3ltr-pot","title":"Blackcurrant 'Ben Connan' Fruit Bush 3Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eBlackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’ (Ribes nigrum) – 3L Pot Fruit Bush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eBlackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’ is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"136\"\u003epopular early-fruiting blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e bred in Scotland for exceptional yield, flavour and compact growth. Ideal where space is limited, this variety produces impressively large, glossy berries with a rich, traditional blackcurrant taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eEarly cropping blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, harvesting from early July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eexceptionally large, glossy black berries\u003c\/strong\u003e with superb flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eHeavy cropper\u003c\/strong\u003e, often out-yielding other varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eCompact, neat growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for smaller gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eEasy to pick\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fruit borne on medium-length sprigs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eExcellent disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, including mildew, leaf spot and leaf-curling midge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eBred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Blackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’ is one of the most reliable and productive varieties available. The bushes are renowned for their heavy crops, with branches often weighed down by fruit before returning to an upright shape after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eThe berries are notably large, deep black and full of rich flavour, making them perfect for fresh use, jams, desserts and freezing. Cropping early in the season, this variety is ideal for gardeners looking to enjoy blackcurrants as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eExceptionally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003efrost tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e and highly resilient to common blackcurrant diseases, ‘Ben Connan’ performs well even in colder regions. Its compact size makes it particularly well suited to smaller gardens, allotments and productive borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eRibes nigrum ‘Ben Connan’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eCommon name: Blackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003ePlant type: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eFruit bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003ePot size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e3L pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eCropping time: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eEarly July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eFruit colour: Glossy black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eFlavour: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eRich and full\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eGrowth habit: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eCompact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eEventual height: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e1.2m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eEventual spread: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e1.2m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eSelf-fertile: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003ePlanting distance: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e1.5m apart\u003c\/strong\u003e (rows 2m apart)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eDisease resistance: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eResistant to mildew and leaf spot; highly resistant to leaf-curling midge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eHardiness: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eVery frost tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003efull sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e for best fruit quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eGrow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003efertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eWater regularly during dry periods, especially while fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003eMulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003ePrune in winter by removing older stems to encourage new growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eFeed in spring with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003ebalanced fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e to support heavy cropping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2802\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChoose Blackcurrant ‘Ben Connan’ for a compact, early-fruiting variety that delivers outstanding yields, excellent flavour and superb reliability – an ideal solution for productive gardens where space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position \u0026amp; conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Mcintyre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45661915808050,"sku":"30008951","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/blackcurrant-ben-connan-3l-pot-fruit-bush_jpg.jpg?v=1768915488","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/blackcurrant-ben-connan-fruit-bush-3ltr-pot","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}