Blackcurrant 'Ben Alder'

Keep in mind when planting that Ben Alder is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Ben Alder is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

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