Redcurrant 'J. van tets'

Ribes rubrum

How to grow Redcurrant 'J. van tets'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that J. van tets is thought of as hardy, so J. van tets will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing J. van tets from seed

Transplanting J. van tets

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as J. van tets is a hardy plant.

Harvesting J. van tets

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

J. van tets folklore & trivia

All currants are ideal for serving fresh or made into jams, jellies, pies and wine-making. ‘Jonkheer van Tets’ is a modern Dutch redcurrant variety. It is early, strong growing, good flavoured and heavy yielding. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Other Names for Redcurrant 'J. van tets'

Ribes rosso; redcurrant