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Redcurrant Jonkheer van Tets (in 2 liter pot)

Ribes rubrum Jonkheer van Tets

Redcurrant Jonkheer van Tets is an early and productive variety, offering long clusters of tangy red berries from June. Hardy, self-fertile, and easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil.

Plant height
30/40 cm pot 2L

10 €
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Quantity

Description

Height at maturity 1,50 - 1,75 m

Wingspan at maturity 1,50 m

Exposure Sun, partial shade

Flowering april

Hardiness -20°C

Redcurrant Jonkheer van Tets – Ribes rubrum ‘Jonkheer van Tets’

Main interest

The Jonkheer van Tets is a popular redcurrant variety known for its earliness, high productivity, and excellent flavour. From late June, it produces long clusters of bright red berries, juicy and tangy.

Origin and characteristics

Originating from the Netherlands, Jonkheer van Tets is a classic and reliable selection of Ribes rubrum. It forms a deciduous, vigorous, upright shrub reaching 1.5 to 1.75 metres in height. Its medium green, trilobed leaves are slightly wrinkled and serrated. This variety is self-fertile, hardy down to –20 °C, and well suited to temperate climates.

Flowering and fruiting

Flowering occurs in April, with small greenish nectar-rich flowers that attract bees. Fruits ripen from late June: long clusters of translucent red berries, tangy and aromatic. They are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre, ideal for fresh consumption or processing.

How to plant and suitable soil

Jonkheer van Tets prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, moist but well-drained soil. Loosen the soil to 40 cm depth, mix in mature compost, plant slightly deeper than the crown to encourage new shoots. Generously mulch and water thoroughly after planting.

Watering

Maintain consistent moisture, especially in summer. Mulching reduces evaporation and supports uniform fruiting.

Pruning

In winter, remove branches older than three years. Keep 8 to 10 vigorous shoots of various ages to stimulate fruiting on young wood.

Propagation

Easily propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter or layering in spring.

Uses and value

The redcurrants of Jonkheer van Tets are perfect for jellies, coulis, pies, syrups, and fresh eating. Their tangy flavour is appreciated in desserts and as a complement to savoury dishes.

Diseases and resistance

Good overall resistance. Susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids in confined conditions. Prevent with pruning, air circulation, and mulching.

The Redcurrant Jonkheer van Tets (Ribes rubrum ‘Jonkheer van Tets’)** is a classic and reliable variety, ideal for family orchards and edible gardens. Its earliness allows harvesting from late June of long clusters of juicy red berries, tangy and rich in vitamin C. Hardy and self-fertile, it adapts to various soils as long as they are moist and well-drained. Its spring flowering attracts pollinators, enhancing biodiversity. Easy to grow, it requires annual pruning to renew wood and maintain abundant production. Thanks to its flavour quality, productivity, and natural resistance, Jonkheer van Tets is a dependable choice for both amateur gardeners and small-scale growers.