Ben Lomond is the first bred from the Scottish Crop Research Institute and is a very heavy producer of large berries that is also resistant to white pine blister rust. They are among the easiest to grow and are said to be the highest-quality black currants in the world. The bush is compact, upright to 4-5 feet tall and easy to grow and prune. Reliably self fruitful, but best production comes with another variety of black currant for cross pollination. Ripens mid-July. Likes a sunny position but shelter from wind and late frost; moist but well-drained soil. Harvest from late July.
