Ben Lomond Black Currant (Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond') potted_trees_bushes_fall_2024 supporting both mid and late

supporting both mid and late season pollination

It's cold hardy to zone 3 and scab resistance

Plants form clumps with arrow shaped leaves that are edible in spring and summer

Harvested in late fall after the first frost

providing habitat and food for a variety of wildlife

Ben Lomond Black Currant (Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond') potted_trees_bushes_fall_2024 supporting both mid and lateBen Lomond black currant was the first cultivar in the 'Ben' series, released in 1972. The goal of the Scottish Crop Research Institute was to create varieties with improved frost resistance, high yields, and compact growth. It's a mid to late season variety, created by crossing the 'Baldwin' and 'Magnus' cultivars. This variety is particularly appreciated for its large, high quality black berries that have a robust flavour, ideal for both fresh