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28-07-2003, 03:31 PM

wrote:
: Trouble with that is it only really works if you have multiples of
: three bushes or you end up having to remember which is the one you
: prune normally...

If I replant I can fix things accordingly.

.........
: It worked really well. I have had *loads* off the (netted!) older
: bushes this year, and am now getting whinges off the other half cos he
: can't get in the freezer already for fruit,

I don't have a large freezer. I'm pretty addicted to brackcurrent juice
and I simply juice the majority of the crop for a years supply. Oh and
enough blackcurrant jelly and jam for the extended family!

I have Ben Sarek, Jet and I recently planted baldwin. The best cropper by
far is Ben Sarek. Ripe Jet produces a wonderful rich dark Juice with a
good taste. I am disappointed with baldwin's poor cropping, though it's
taste straight off the bush is good.

What are your newer varieties like for taste? I'd be intertested.

Jim