Planting and Growing Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
Learn more →How to Prune Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Prune in winter. Blackcurrants fruit best on younger wood so aim to remove up to one quarter of the oldest stems at ground level to encourage new growth from the base
Learn more →How to Propagate Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Ribes nigrum 'Ben More' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
Blackcurrants prefer a sunny site with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil, but will cope in most other soil conditions and tolerate light shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost and apply a general purpose fertiliser in spring. Please see our blackcurrant cultivation page for more growing tips
Learn more →How to Repot Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, blackcurrant gall midge, pigeons and blackcurrant big bud mite
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Ribes nigrum 'Ben More'
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