Ribes rubrum ‘Jonkheer van Tets’ is a popular early-season redcurrant variety renowned for its heavy crops of large bright red berries and excellent sweet-sharp flavour. The attractive fruits are borne in long trusses, making harvesting easy and providing a beautiful display during summer.
This vigorous and reliable variety is ideal for fresh eating, jams, jellies, desserts, sauces, and freezing. With its upright compact growth habit and dependable yields, ‘Jonkheer van Tets’ is perfect for gardens, allotments, fruit cages, and productive kitchen gardens.
Key Features
- Early-season heavy cropping variety
- Large bright red berries on long trusses
- Excellent sweet-sharp flavour
- Ideal for fresh eating and preserving
- Vigorous and reliable grower
- Suitable for gardens and allotments
Growing Information
Redcurrant ‘Jonkheer van Tets’ grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch annually to retain moisture and prune during winter to encourage healthy growth and productive fruiting wood.
Mature Size
- Height: 1–1.5m
- Spread: 1–1.5m
Position
- Full sun or partial shade
- Sheltered location preferred
- Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
