Blackcurrant Bagheera

Bagheera black currant differs from other varieties in that it is quite resistant to environmental changes and can withstand both summer heat and fairly severe winter frosts.

The foliage falls late, so this variety is very popular for people who practice herbal medicine using blackcurrant leaves. It happens that black currants retain their foliage until the frost and go under the snow without shedding their last leaves.

Bagheera black currant grows quite quickly and begins to produce a harvest within 1-2 years after planting. In terms of ripening speed, it belongs to the mid-season varieties, quite productive (up to 4-5 kg ​​of berries from one adult bush). The berries themselves are quite large, almost without acid, with a dense, dark-colored peel, and ripen at the same time. Thanks to these characteristics, Bagheera black currant is excellent for commercial sale and industrial use (picked berries are stored for quite a long time, do not crush and do not release juice).

This blackcurrant variety is not very resistant to pests. It is susceptible to rust, bud mites, and other pests, so in the spring it is important to spray the bush with special products to protect against these pests.

When planting Bagheera, take into account the future size of the bush (a rather spreading, dense and wide bush). It is best to purchase seedlings from special nurseries that specialize in breeding varietal shrubs and trees.But you will be 100% sure that you bought the Bagheera variety and no other.