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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Blackcurrant
Early to mid season. Large berries on short trusses. Good flavour. Good frost, pest and disease resistance.
Early season. Large berries, short strigs. Small, compact. Heavy cropper. Some frost and mildew resistance.
Whitecurrant
A heavy cropping, late season cultivar with transparent, ivory coloured fruits.
Gooseberry
An ideal replacement for Pax, large red fruit, good quality, few thorns and more mildew resistant.
With its yellow sister this variety is excellent for organic growing with high mildew resistance.
With its red sister this variety is excellent for organic growing with high mildew resistance. A very hardy variety.
Mid season, large, pale green fruits for cooking, jam or freezing, A heavy cropper, mildew resistant and reliable.
Redcurrant
Early season variety. Upright and disease resistant with uniform red berries. Fruits are preceded by attractive flowers.
Now the most popular variety for its high yields of superb quality fruit. Long strigs of large berries.