Ribes nigrum 'Ben Conan'
Ribes nigrum 'Ben Conan', also known as the 'Ben Conan' blackcurrant, is a deciduous fruit shrub renowned for its high productivity and the quality of its particularly flavourful blackcurrants. This variety forms a compact yet vigorous bush, well-suited for vegetable gardens, edible gardens, and even small spaces due to its dense and well-branched habit. In spring, small, discreet greenish-to-pinkish flowers appear, attracting pollinating insects and ensuring good fruit production. The clusters produce relatively large, juicy, and very aromatic deep black berries. Their flavour is rich and intense, with a good concentration of sugar and acidity typical of blackcurrants, making them excellent for fresh consumption as well as for jellies, jams, juices, and syrups. The fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The dark green foliage emits a characteristic aromatic scent when crushed.
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