New products at Van Meuwen
by Sarah - August 10th, 2017.Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.
Van Meuwen has these new items today
Blackcurrant ‘Ebony’ – 1 blackcurrant plant in 3 litre pot £10.99
This outstanding dessert variety is the sweetest blackcurrant ever - so sweet that it can be eaten straight from the bush. ‘Ebony’ produces heavy crops of large, firm currants - up to twice the size of normal blackcurrants - which can be harvested from early to mid July. The plants are bushy with a slightly open, spreading habit, making harvesting so easy. Easy to grow and with excellent mildew resistance. Height and spread: 120cm (47").Estimated time to cropping once planted: 16-20 months. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.
Rhubarb ‘Timperley Early’ – 1 rhubarb crown £6.99
One of the earliest rhubarb varieties, Timperley Early can be ready to harvested from March. The vigorous growth produces flushes of succulent vivid red stems which are excellent for delicious pies and crumbles. Plant in a border or vegetable plot, or why not try them in a pot on the patio, where they will make an attractive and productive container plant. Easy to grow and Height and spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bareroot plants.