Blackcurrants · common
Ben Sarek
Compact enough for a small garden, productive enough to keep you in jam and cassis all year. A Scottish-bred variety that handles frost, wind, and neglect. The blackcurrant for people who don't want to manage a hedge.
in the kitchen
Blackcurrant jam
Simmer the berries until they burst, add sugar (equal weight), boil to setting point. The deep purple colour and intense flavour make this the jam that ruins all other jams. Toast will never be the same.
where to find the seeds
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