Blackcurrants · uncommon
Ben Connan
The biggest berries in the Ben series — easier to pick and sweeter to eat. Another Scottish warrior that shrugs off late frosts and keeps cropping reliably. If you only have room for one blackcurrant bush, this one makes a strong case.
in the kitchen
Cassis
Crush the berries, macerate with sugar, add vodka, seal, and wait two months. Strain into bottles. Use a splash in champagne for Kir Royale, or sip neat. Deep, purple, and worth the patience.
where to find the seeds
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