Blackcurrant varieties - Ben Loyal

Click on the link to view details on:

Ben Loyal Currently restricted to certain growers. 

  • Parentage: Ben Sarek x Ben Lomond 
  • Flowering: 5 to 6 days later than cv. Baldwin. 
  • Cropping season: Ripens 2 days before Ben Lomond. 
  • Productivity: Very high yielding, has been successfully harvested by machine in ADAS trials. Suitable for a range of uses. 
  • Growth Habit: Compact bush size in most regions. 
  • Fruit Quality: Very large berries on short stigs. 
  • Disease and Pest Resistance: Resistant to mildew, leaf spot and leaf-curling midge. 

     

Ben Loyal