Description
The Redcurrant Junifer is a variety renowned for its exceptional earliness: its clusters of bright red berries ripen as early as late June, earlier than most other cultivars. Vigorous, self-fertile, and high-yielding, it is perfectly suited to family orchards and edible gardens.
Selected in Europe to meet the needs of both amateur gardeners and small-scale growers, Junifer combines high yields, hardiness, and ease of cultivation. A deciduous, bushy shrub, it reaches 1.2 to 1.5 metres in height. Its trilobed, light green leaves release a herbal scent when crushed. Thanks to its hardiness, it withstands harsh winters and remains productive for many years, making it a reliable and durable fruit shrub.
Flowering occurs in April, with small greenish flowers rich in nectar that attract bees and other pollinators. Fruits appear very early, from late June: long clusters of bright red, glossy berries, juicy, tangy, and aromatic. They are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, making them both delicious and beneficial to health.
The Junifer thrives in humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, moist but well-drained soil. Loosen the soil to a depth of 35–40 cm, incorporate mature compost, plant slightly deeper than the crown to encourage new shoots, water generously, and mulch the base.
Maintain consistent moisture, especially during the first year and in dry periods. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and reduces weed competition.
In winter, remove branches older than three years and keep 8 to 10 vigorous shoots of different ages. This encourages fruiting on young wood.
Easily propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter or by layering in spring.
The redcurrants of Junifer are ideal for jellies, coulis, juices, pies, and fresh eating. Thanks to their earliness, they are among the very first red fruits of summer.
Generally robust, Junifer may be susceptible to powdery mildew or aphids. Good air circulation and regular pruning help limit risks.
The Redcurrant Junifer (Ribes rubrum ‘Junifer’) is an early and productive variety, ideal for family orchards and edible gardens. Its clusters of bright red, glossy berries, juicy and tangy, are harvested from late June, making it one of the first fruits of summer. Hardy and self-fertile, it adapts to many soils, provided they are rich, moist, and well-drained. Its spring flowering attracts pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in the garden. Easy to grow, it requires only annual pruning to stimulate young wood production. With its earliness, productivity, and ease of cultivation, Junifer is a reliable choice for those seeking a fruit shrub that is both decorative and generous.
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