Blackcurrant Bushes for Sale At James McIntyre & Sons we supply an excellent variety of good quality Blackcurrant Bushes in both 3 litres and as bare root plants (depending on the time of year). ‘Ben Gairn’: Compact. Easy to grow and generally trouble free, jostaberry is very vigorous shrub with and an upright growing habit that needs plenty of space. However, they do excrete a lot of sticky honeydew causing both the leaves and fruit to … Unfortunately, leaf curl disease is much more than a cosmetic problem — the curled leaves on raspberries are an early clue that your plants have a deadly disease. Leaf curling midge (Dasineura tetensi) Feeding by larvae of the leaf curling midge can cause severe distortion of young blackcurrant leaves, leaving them susceptible to infection with fungal pathogens. In spring, they cause the foliage to become blistered and puckered, as well as discolouring areas, leaving yellowish-green or red patches. This will encourage strong shoot development from the base. ‘Baldwin': Sharp flavour. Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JY Choose a sizeable container about 45cm (18in) wide and deep. Suitable for closer planting 1-1.2m (3¼-4ft) apart. ‘Ben Hope’: Fairly vigorous with upright habit. Good all-round cultivar. The females lay eggs between the folds of newly emerged leaves. Fruit large and easy to pick and good yields. They cause leaf yellowing and the overall … Subsequent pruning is as for blackcurrants. How to Treat Leaf Curl. Mid-late. The treatment of leaf curl depends on the cause of the leaf curl. ‘Ebony’: Moderately vigorous with open and slightly spreading growing habit. Blackcurrants will tolerate a wide range of soils, but being heavy feeders they prefer moisture-retentive fertile soils that are reasonably well-drained. ‘Wellington XXX’: Berries sweet, medium to large, with a rough skin. Flowers early, crops heavily. Plant at least 1.5m (5ft) apart.Josataberry is gown as a multi-stemmed shrub. Mid-season. You need to get inside the curled leaves otherwise it won't work. Protect bushes in flower by covering them with fleece or cloth on nights when frost is forecast. The aphids then fly to hedge woundwort, a wildflower, for the rest of the summer, but return to the currants in autumn to lay their eggs. The picture above is of greenfly on a blackcurrant bush leaf in early May during a particularly bad year for aphid attacks. ‘Ben Connan’ AGM: Large berries, medium long string. Buy two-year-old bushes container grown or bare-root FPCS certified stock (The Fruit Propagation Certification Scheme). American Gooseberry Mildew Aphids Blackcurrant Leaf Curling Midge Leaf Spot Lime-induced Chlorosis 'Reversion' Virus Scale Insect Tortrix Moth. A Three aphids commonly affect currant bushes: Blackcurrant aphids (Cryptomyzus galeopsidis) are greenish-white, live on the undersides of leaves and cause little apparent damage. Years 1-3: for the first three years after planting, prune lightly in autumn or winter if the growth is strong by removing weak and low-lying shoots, but if growth is weak, prune hard, cutting at least half the shoots back to near ground level. Join the RHS today and support our charitable work, Keep track of your plants with reminders & care tips – all to help you grow successfully, For the latest on RHS Shows in 2020 and 2021, read more, RHS members get free access to RHS Gardens, Free entry to RHS members at selected times », Reduced prices on RHS Garden courses and workshops, General enquiries Avoid heavy watering as fruit ripens to prevent skins splitting. The cuttings should be 20cm (8in) long. Early ripening. Heavy crops. Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart. Sunscald – when the ripening berries are to direct sunshine during periods of very hot weather the berries can develop orangey patches of damaged skin tissue. I tried to prune away most of the problem branches last late Fall cutting down bush by ~30%. Brown edges form and spread. Water well in dry weather at ground level rather than overhead. Standards do not require hard pruning after planting. Yellowish and 2-3mm long. Then there is the image with the vein chlorosis – this could be the effect of aphids, especially if the leaf is curling as well. It sounds as if it could be the leaf curling midge, which is much more common now than it was in the past. Suitable for small garden. The subsequent new growth will require thinning to about 12 strong young shoots. High yields of medium-size berries. It has a unique flavour that combines those of both parents. Crops well. The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. T. deformans is found in the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Cropping moderate to good. 222879/SC038262. Early flowering and early ripening, but resistant to cold damage. More compact cultivars such as ‘Ben Sarek’ and ‘Ben Gairn’ are better suited for containers. Perhaps better suited for more challenging growing conditions. Yep, sounds like some type of aphid damage. Needs support while in crop to prevent sprawling. On well-developed plants you can retain half of the shoots that will give a small crop. In the first year after planting in late winter prune the stems back by half to three quarters to an outward facing bud. Blackcurrants can be propagated from hardwood cuttings taken from newly planted certified virus-free plants in mid-autumn to winter. This is particularly important on light soils. Good resistance to mildew, frost and leaf-curling midge Blackcurrant ‘Ben Hope’ – a late-maturing variety with good resistance to mildew. What does it mean when you find your plant's leaves are curling? Some resistance to mildew. Plant both container-grown and bare-root bush plants 5cm (2in) deeper than previously planted; look for the nursery soil mark at base. Black currant (Ribes nigrum), sometimes known as blackcurrant, is a woody shrub native to Europe and Asia.Although this currant plant is grown for its small black berries, it is also highly valued for the leaves, which are said to have great value as a medicinal herb. ‘Ben Tirran’: Strong, upright growth, but fairly compact. A spray with a dilute. check out the. Plant 1.2m (4ft) apart. The eggs hatch a few days later and orange-white larvae feed on the leaf surfaces for 10 to 14 days before going into the soil to pupate. This disease is favored by high atmospheric humidity. Flowers late in the season. Currant Mosaic. Plant 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) apart. A heavy cropper. times, The Fruit Propagation Certification Scheme, RHS Registered Charity no. On established plants prune back to a stub about a quarter of the oldest shoots to encourage production of new shoots. Treat for leaf spot with an approved fungicide. Good crops of sweet fruit that can be considered for dessert use. Re: Blackcurrant-no fruit- when to prune? Northwest US 503.479.8579 High yields of medium sized berries with a very good flavour. Cropping good. Early season. I've got quite a severe aphid infestation on my blackcurrants which causes the leaves to curl and turn yellow. The rust affects leaves, stems, and fruit but is commonly found on the leaves and leaf petioles. Ben Connan. The damage is more prominent on the sunny side and parts of the fruit exposed to sun. Read on and learn about the many black currant leaf uses. Compact habit. This fungal disease affects two hosts -- currant plants and white pine trees. Remove all perennial weeds, then incorporate into the planting area 5cm (2in) dressing of bulky organic material, such as manure based soil conditioner or garden compost. Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm, Join the RHS today and support our charity. This involves annual hard pruning of older growth to encourage strong young shoots growing from ground level. ‘Boskoop Giant’: Large sweet berries. Plant 1.5m apart. Pale yellow aphids may be seen on the lower leaf surface. Look out for the small, distorted and crumpled foliage of blackcurrant gall midge and the enlarged rounded buds in winter that fail to develop in spring which indicates blackcurrant big bud mite. Feeding by the flies larvae causes leaves to become distorted and crumpled. Symptoms: first shriveling/curling of the leaves with some yellowing of the veins, then drying/dying of some tips of the older branches, drying berries that just started to form, then some spider webbing around those spots (not sure if related). Showing resistance to mildew and leaf spot. This viral disease appears as a chlorotic pattern (light and dark areas) on the leaves. Central/East US 512.730.0130. The leaves are bigger and the branches provide more interest in the winter because the red buds are bigger. I tried the old soapy water routine but it didn't work so yesterday I resorted to an insecticide which seems to have done the job. Weak plants can benefit from an additional high nitrogen feed at 25g per m² (¾oz per sq yd) of ammonium sulphate. Grow Your Own Magazine Black currant plant. My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order, to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.-, If this is your first visit, be sure to Remove any suckers growing from the rootstock base of the ‘leg’. Suitable for the small garden. Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart. Leaf Spot. Space plants 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) apart, using the wider spacing for vigorous cultivars. Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart. The immature nymphs are creamy-white and crawl. Look out for the small, distorted and crumpled foliage of blackcurrant gall midge and the enlarged rounded buds in winter that fail to develop in spring which indicates blackcurrant big bud mite. The damaged fruit usually drops off. See more ideas about currant bush, currants, black currants. Currant blister aphid is very common, leading to puckered leaves … Showing some mildew resistance. Currant blister aphid is very common, leading to puckered leaves at the shoot tips, which are often reddish or yellowish green. Bush medium, fairly compact. One of the main symptoms of a Nitrogen toxicity is curled tips (“the claw”) The spores spread on the wind and cause yellowish-orange, raised spots on the underside of the currant's leaves. Ben Connan are available as organic plants, the other varieties are available as non organic plants. A Nitrogen toxicity is the result of the plant getting too much Nitrogen (usually from too high levels of nutrients overall, or by using a Vegetative nutrient in the flowering stage). Ideally choose a sunny position sheltered from cold winds and late frosts that can damage the flowers in spring, though modern cultivars show better cold resistance. There are two types of black currants: American and European. A fruit and veg safe spray insecticide can be used if you wish but will make the problem worse in the long run. The main symptom of Peach Leaf Curl is red pimple-like deformations on young leaves which, as they grow, become unsightly. Mid-late season. Small, compact bush of medium vigour. As the aphid attack worsens the leaves begin to curl inwards inwards and can turn brown and crinkly at the edges. Blackcurrant leaf spot (Pseudopeziza ribes) It is the most dangerous disease that attacks the currant. can't see any evidence of pests etc and not all leaves are doing it. Resistance to mildew. Growing requirements same as for blackcurrants. Recently transplanted black currants have started having the leaves curl upward. Growth is vigorous and spreading. the leaves on my blackcurrant bushes are starting to curl inwards. As the infection worsens, leaves fall off the currant bush. Late. Otherwise the plant appears healthy and has new growth. Post by FelixLeiter » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:10 pm Elaine wrote: Someone I know got one of these jobbing "gardeners" in and he completely ruined her magnolia tree by hacking it almost to the trunk. Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart. Blackcurrant gall midge is a tiny (up to 2mm long) yellowish-brown fly. The spots have a reddish appearance. Jostaberry foliage can suffer from crinkling/russetting. Our Blackcurrant varieties have a natural  frost resistance and disease resistance against mildew, leaf spot and leaf-curling midge. Some tolerance to cold and frost and resistance to mildew and leaf-curling midge. Feed annually with a general fertilizer, such as Growmore at 100g per square metre (3oz per sq yd) in spring. Swollen buds/ discoloured flowers Blackcurrant Gall Mite 'Reversion' Virus: Marking on leaves: Rust Spider Mite. It is best to rub off such shoots as soon as seen. Make the cuts low down wherever possible to stimulate strong growth from or near the base and remove weak shoots and any dead wood. The fungus can live in the soil and in dropped foliage, so gardeners should rake up leaves as they fall. Observations suggest that this disorder can be made worse by frost/cold damage in the spring. Blackcurrants crop best on strong young growth made the previous season, so they are usually grown as a stooled  multi-stemmed bush. Though this seems extreme and the first year’s fruit is lost, this will be beneficial in the long term. Prune sprawling branches laden with fruit for stripping back to strong upright growth, but delay the main pruning until winter. Vegetarian Recipes | Use a soil based compost such as John Innes No. Mid-late. Feb 20, 2017 - Explore John Moore's board "Black currant bushes" on Pinterest. Good resistance to mildew and leaf curling midge. Copyright © 2020 Aceville Publications Ltd. Resources | 24 Jul, 2009; Featured on: currants Good uniforms crops of quality, large, juicy fruit. 25 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Road, Maybe some treatment with a foliar feed or similar might be worthwhile. Fresh fruit flavour pleasant to quite sweet; rich when cooked. 3, improved with 20-30% by volume multipurpose compost and 10% perlite/sharp-sand/horticultural grit. Remove some of the old compost and trim some larger roots on the outside of the rootball. Berries medium, hang well without splitting. Shows resistant to mildew, leaf spot and gall midge. ‘Ben Lomond’: Flavour is good, but acid. Click on the picture to enlarge it and see more clearly. Annually top dress with fresh potting compost. What are black currant leaves for? 'Big Ben' AGM: Fairly vigorous medium-sized bush. It sounds as if it could be the leaf curling midge, which is much more common now than it was in the past. Blackcurrants are easy to grow producing sharp but delicious fruit with distinct flavour that are rich in vitamin C. The flowers are insignificant but attractive to pollinating insects and the foliage is pleasantly aromatic. We particularly recommend these blackcurrant bush varieties - Ben Sarek for it's compact growth and big crops, Ben Connan for extra large berries, and Ben Nevis for hardy durability, yield and extra frost resistance. RHS Garden Hyde Hall Spring and Orchid Show, Free entry to RHS members at selected Plant 1.5-1.8.m (5-6ft) apart. Do not prune container-grown plants hard on planting if planted later in the season when they are actively growing. Blackcurrants can be grown in light shade. Re-pot after 3-4 years in late winter or early spring. Bushes are very vigorous - not suitable for small gardens. When planting in autumn to early spring cut all shoots back to 2.5cm (1in) above soil level in order to achieve strong growth from the base. 020 3176 5800 Late season – good for extending the cropping season. Leaf Hoppers. The yellow leaves with browned edges suggest a nutritional problem, maybe potassium deficiency. The problem started prior to feeding, any suggestions welcome, Have you taken off one of the leaves to see if there are any bugs on it ? Great for culinary purposes. It causes dark green leaves and curled tips (“the claw”). Bush has upright form, spreads a little with crop. Early. Peach leaf curl reduces the amount of leaves and fruit produced by peach and nectarine trees. Mix in a slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed during the summer months. rest of plant seems very healthy - can anyone offer any suggestions. Standard-trained blackcurrants are useful if space is limited. RHS members can get exclusive individual advice from the RHS Gardening Advice team. 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