DESCRIPTION

Jonkheer Van Tets-this is a highly valued standard variety. It produces a medium amount of fruit, but early in the season. The fruits are very large, blood-red and shiny, gathered in large, dense clusters. Because of their excellent taste they are suitable for direct consumption, as well as in jams and juices.

ADVICES

This plant is best positioned in a warm, sunny to semi-shaded place. It grows well in almost all soils, except soil that is high in calcium. The ideal soil should be light and fine, deeply dug, and rich in organic matter. The optimum pH should be in the range of 6.2 - 6.7.

Please note that each currant seedling, in the form of a small tree, requires additional support. The support should reach above the crown of currants. The support stakes should be placed in the soil before planting the seedling, to ensure the currant root stock will not be damaged, which could occur if done in the reverse order. This small tree variety of currant requires proper pruning. In the first year the shoots should be shortened by about one third of the length to promote density within the crown, and restrict the size of the crown. Later, cut out the old and diseased shoots, and any shoots that are growing in the wrong direction. This small tree form should be pruned to an almost spherical shape. Also, you should remove any root suckers and shoots growing from the trunk.