Currant 'Big Ben'

Ribes

How to grow Currant 'Big Ben'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Fruits on two year old wood. In autumn or winter remove crossing stems until bush is established and then take about a third of the branches to the ground each year after that

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Big Ben is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter.

Growing Big Ben from seed

Not usually grown from seed can be propagated from cuttings.

Transplanting Big Ben

In well prepared ground in sun or possibly part shade. Allow 2m between plants

Big Ben is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Big Ben

Easy picking of large berries, Cut the whole string from the bush when ripe

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.

Currant Big Ben Etymology

‘Ben’ series are from Scotland and ‘Big’ means big!

Big Ben folklore & trivia

High in vitamin C