Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope'

Ribes nigrum

How to grow Blackcurrant 'Ben Hope'

  • Medium

Keep in mind when planting that Ben Hope is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ben Hope requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ben Hope from seed

Transplanting Ben Hope

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ben Hope is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Ben Hope