Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Tirran is a late flowering variety that is vigorous and has a compact growth habit. It produces consistently heavy crops of very late ripening currants excellent for extending the season, it also ensures that this variety has good resistance to frost. The attractive glossy fruit has a rich tart flavour and is probably best used in preserves and pies although it can be eaten fresh when newly picked it also freezes well.Features: For the best results from your soft fruit plants Polhill Garden Centre recommends that you plant them in a nice sunny open site using a good quality planting compost. They will also benefit from a good feed with fertiliser like Fish,Blood and Bone in the springtime.
