Red Currant shrub (Ribes rubrum) VIERLÄNDER

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) 'Vierländer'

Old, proven variety with long clusters and high yield.

'Vierländer' (syn. 'Erstling aus Vierlanden') is a historic red currant variety known since around 1900. Probably originating from the Netherlands, this variety has gained popularity for its robustness, low maintenance, and ability to form large and very long clusters, with which the bush is literally covered at harvest time.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large and very long clusters.
• High yield (with good care).
• Uniform ripening of berries in the cluster.
• Undemanding regarding climatic conditions.
• Old, robust, and proven variety.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Probably Netherlands (Vierlanden region)
• History: Known since approx. 1900
• Synonyms: 'Erstling aus Vierlanden'

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Strong, upright, and richly branched.
• Flowering: Late April.

Fruit

• Color: Red.
• Cluster: Very long and large.
• Taste: Aromatic, juicy, good.
• Usage: Particularly suitable for home gardens.

Resistance and Requirements

• Climate: Undemanding regarding climatic conditions.
• Soil: Requires humus-rich soil and sufficient moisture for high yields. However, it tolerates less intensive care well.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile.
• Pruning: Recommended immediately after harvest.
• Interesting fact: Thrives in the vicinity of tomatoes and marigolds.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Late June to early July. Ripening is uniform.
• Yield: High.