Blackcurrant Ben Sarek fruit plant - 3L
Blackcurrant Ben Sarek fruit plant - 3L

Blackcurrant Ben Sarek fruit plant - 3L

Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Sarek is an excellent early variety with a neat, compact growth habit making it ideal for growing in smaller gardens. Both vigorous and high yielding, producing heavy crops of very large glossy black currants that have a superb mouthwatering flavour and are of excellent quality.

The fruit is produced on short strigs for easy picking, but can be harvested equally easily by simply shaking the laden branches. Due to its tendency to produce such large crops, the branches may need supported just prior to picking time. The fruit is ideal for all purposes and freezes well.

Due to its compact growth, Sarek can be planted very close together so is perfect for creating a low growing hedge. In-bred frost resistance and also resistant to powdery mildew.

Very highly recommended variety, considered by some to be the best garden variety in cultivation.

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Product Code: 00164260

Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Sarek is an excellent early variety with a neat, compact growth habit making it ideal for growing in smaller gardens. Both vigorous and high yielding, producing heavy crops of very large glossy black currants that have a superb mouthwatering flavour and are of excellent quality.

The fruit is produced on short strigs for easy picking, but can be harvested equally easily by simply shaking the laden branches. Due to its tendency to produce such large crops, the branches may need supported just prior to picking time. The fruit is ideal for all purposes and freezes well.

Due to its compact growth, Sarek can be planted very close together so is perfect for creating a low growing hedge. In-bred frost resistance and also resistant to powdery mildew.

Very highly recommended variety, considered by some to be the best garden variety in cultivation.

  • Self fertile
  • Planting distance: 1.5m apart in rows 2m apart
  • Eventual size: 1.2m height, 1.2m spread
  • Crops: Early July
  • Your order will be shipped straight from the grower, James McIntyre & Sons, on a next day DPD service.
  • The current lead time is 2-3 working days from date of order to dispatch
  • Orders placed after Wednesday will not be dispatched until Monday to guarantee your stock arrives in prime condition
  • For expert advice on how to plant and care for your new soft fruit plant, please copy and paste the link below:
  • https://james-mcintyre.co.uk/planting-onward-care/
  • 3 litre stock will be supplied pot grown during the Summer & early Autumn, thereafter the plants could be fresh potted. Please enquire for clarification.
  • *Soft Fruit Plants are exempt from Free Delivery

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Standard Deliveries - £5.99 (Free over £50 to UK Mainland - please see exclusions below)

  • In normal circumstances we aim to deliver items marked standard delivery (small parcels) within 5-7 working days to UK mainland addresses from Monday to Friday for orders placed before 11am (excluding Bank Holidays).
  • Orders containing "pre-orders" will be despatched when the order is complete.
  • Pre-order delivery dates are estimated and are therefore subject to change.
  • Highlands & Islands available with surcharge calculated at checkout. Unfortunately we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland.
  • If ordered with larger items marked 2 person and pallet deliveries the items may be combined with that delivery method.

*Free delivery exclusions apply on sale items and heavy or larger items and charges will be calculated at the checkout stage.

*Please note -plants are not despatched on Fridays.

Large and Heavy Items - charge calculated at the checkout stage

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  • For products held in stock we aim to deliver within 7-10 working days of receipt of order provided that our courier is able to contact you to arrange a suitable delivery day. Please ensure you provide a telephone number and email address to enable our courier to contact you and avoid a delay.
  • If we have attempted to deliver on the pre-booked day but no one is at the delivery address, the following charges will apply:-                                                    Pallet deliveries - £50 per pallet, 2 man deliveries - £70. 
  • For bulk compost orders, delivery will be made on pallets, this is to ensure that your order arrives in perfect condition. Unfortunately the delivery company will be unable to remove items from the pallet or take the pallet away with them and delivery will be made to the kerbside. Please note that your order may be delivered on a very large vehicle, up to 18T and good access will be required. If you are unsure whether a large vehicle can access your address, please contact us BEFORE placing your order.
  • Please email the team at enquiries@gardenstoreonline.co.uk if you have any queries about the delivery of a large item. We'll be happy to help.
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Seeds

  • £3.05 via Royal Mail 1st class Signed For service.

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  • £3.05 via Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For service. Delivery during peak periods (e.g. Christmas, Mother's Day) may take longer, if possible please order early. 

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