Currant (Jonkherr Van Tets)
Red Currant
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Jonkheer van Tets is one of the earliest and most productive red currant varieties available. This vigorous European cultivar produces long, attractive clusters of bright red berries with a balanced sweet-tart flavor that is excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, syrups, and baking. Because it ripens early in the season, it often produces fruit before many other currant varieties are ready, making it a favorite among home gardeners and market growers.
The plants are upright, hardy, and reliable producers, yielding large crops once established. Jonkheer van Tets is known for its long fruiting trusses, which can hold many berries per cluster and make harvesting quick and easy. The berries have a classic currant flavor: tangy with enough sweetness to enjoy fresh, especially when fully ripe.
Key Features
Early ripening variety often ready in early summer
Heavy producer with long, well-filled berry clusters
Bright red fruit with classic sweet-tart currant flavor
Excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and baking
Cold hardy and vigorous growth habit
Plant Details
Mature Height: 3–5 ft
Mature Width: 3–4 ft
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Ripening Season: Early summer
Pollination: Self-fertile (produces well on its own but benefits from multiple plants)
Growing Tips
Red currants prefer well-drained soil rich in organic matter and consistent moisture, especially during fruit development. Pruning older wood each winter helps maintain strong production, as currants fruit best on younger branches. Plants tolerate partial shade, making them a great choice for cooler garden areas where other fruiting shrubs may struggle.
Why We Like It
Jonkheer van Tets is prized for its early harvest, reliable yields, and beautiful fruit clusters. If you want a currant that produces quickly and abundantly, this is one of the best varieties to plant.