Seedlings of currant Big Ben, Chernivtsi region.

Black Currant black Big Ben is a variety that gives juicy, deep black berries with an unsurpassed sweet taste. She consistently pleases with a rich harvest, regardless of the vagaries of the weather, and feels great in different climatic conditions. Big Ben will become a favorite variety, as it is ideal for fresh consumption, juices and aromatic jams.

Benefits of Big Ben blackcurrant:
Large eye-catching berries;
Sweet taste;
High yield;
Adaptation to different climates;
Juiciness for juices and jams;
Disease resistance;
Begins fruiting quickly;
Preserves quality when frozen;
Does not crack in wet weather;
Suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

Selection of Big Ben blackcurrant
The variety was bred in Great Britain with the aim of creating a high-yielding variety with large berries that would adapt well to different climatic conditions.

Basic information about the Big Ben black currant variety
The main feature of the Big Ben blackcurrant is the especially large size of the berries, which makes the variety attractive for the fresh market.

Height of an adult Big Ben black currant bush: 1.2-1.5 m.

Planting LocationBlackcurrant Seedlings Big Ben: Grows best in partial sun, sheltered from cold winds, with well-drained, fertile soil.

Scheme of planting Big Ben blackcurrant seedlings: 1x2 m, 1.5x2 m, 1x3 m.

The size of the planting pit for Big Ben blackcurrant seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 50x50x50 cm.

Big Ben blackcurrant fruiting: begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting.

Big Ben blackcurrant pollination: does not need pollinators.

Ripening of Big Ben blackcurrants: the fruits ripen in the 2nd-3rd decade of July.

Big Ben blackcurrant yield: up to 4.5 kg per bush.

Fruits of Big Ben blackcurrants: berries of rounded shape, deep black color, weight of berries up to 2 g.

Frost resistance of Big Ben blackcurrants: the variety is characterized by medium frost resistance, it can withstand up to -17°C.

Drought resistance of Big Ben black currant: the variety tolerates short-term droughts well, thanks to the developed root system.

Blackcurrant disease immunity Big Ben: the variety has a high level of resistance to the main currant diseases.
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Recommendations for planting Big Ben blackcurrant seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny location protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 50x50x50 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Install the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".

How tobuy seedlings Big Ben blackcurrants in the online store "Garden Paradise"
You can buy high-quality seedlings of the Big Ben blackcurrant variety at a low price by placing an order on the website sadovyy-ray.uno or by calling on the phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.

Packaging process: The roots of seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.


Characteristics
Seedling characteristics
Recommended landing time
March-June; September-December
Seedling height
90 cm
Seedling type
Currant
Country of manufacture
Ukraine
Features of the plant
Variety
Big Ben
Fruit color
Black
Leaf color
Green
Packaging and Shipping
Actuality
Pre-order
Warranty
14 days
Delivery
Nova Poshta; Ukrposhta
Parcel rejection period
February-May; September-December
Packaging
Stretch film; Box