Tartran Red Currant - Wholesale

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Description

TARTRAN RED CURRANT

Ribes

This is a red fruiting cultivar from Slovakia introduced in 1985. Flowering occurs 5 days later than Jonkheer van Tet’s but ripens 3 weeks after. The bush is high in vigor and is self-pollinating. The bright red berries are large, 10 mm diameter and average 25 berries per cluster. The clusters are long, 10 cm., so very desirable for the fresh markets. Plants will yield up to 20 pounds (10 kg) of fruits every year.

Care Info

  • Plant Type:A fruiting upright shrub growing to 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide depending on the cultivar.
  • pH Requirements:5.0 - 7.0
  • Soil Type:Sandy loam or clay loam
  • Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
  • Plant Rows Spacing:3 feet
  • Plant Aisle Spacing:9 feet
  • Mulching:Use mulch in sandy soils
  • USDA Zones:3 - 7
  • Scientific Name:Ribes

Grow Guide

PLANT USES: Mainly used as a fresh fruit, which is popular in European countries. The fruits are used in marmalades, jellies, and even just as dessert decorations on the side of the dinner plate.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Keep plants moist during the first two years to encourage growth. After the first 2 years plants will not need as much water because the roots will be well established in the soil.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Optimum amounts of fertilizer should be used to grow the plants fast to the wires. Nitrogen at the rates of 100 ppm injected through drip irrigation daily can be used or apply granular Ammonium Nitrate, Calcium Nitrate or Ammonium Sulfate. In early spring, apply small amounts of any Nitrogen fertilizer to the plant using 1 ounce per plant every 2 weeks according to soil tests. The first 3 years are critical to apply the much needed Nitrogen because the 2 or 3 stemmed growth needs to grow fast up the trellis in order to produce a crop the third or fourth season after planting.

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