{"title":"Boskoop Blackcurrant plants for Professional Growers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Technical sheet of the Boskoop Giant Blackcurrant variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruit flesh color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSkin color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiny black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSize and shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fruits, larger than the average size of standard varieties. Average diameter about 1 to 1.2 cm. The berries are 1.5 to 2 times larger than standard varieties. The shape is not specified in the sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eTree Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically reaches 1 to 1.5 meters or 1.5 to 2 meters in height at maturity, with a spread of about 1 meter. The growth habit is upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruit maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early, early July, about 7 to 10 days before the Noir de Bourgogne variety. Harvesting is done in groups, allowing for a 1 to 2 harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruit Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly tart and well-flavored, tangy with a well-developed aroma at full maturity. The flavor is balanced between acidity and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eEarliness of the variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruiting period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistance and storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for its good resistance to powdery mildew. Generally good disease resistance, but susceptible to powdery mildew. Fruits keep well after picking, lasting 3 to 5 days at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high, with an estimated yield of between 3 and 5 kg per adult plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eIs this variety self-fertile?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, but productivity is better with cross-pollination. It is also an excellent pollinator for other varieties, especially 'Noir de Bourgogne'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainly for processing (juices, jams, pastries), but also suitable for fresh consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruits have a thin skin, which facilitates juice extraction. Flowering is late, in April-May, which allows it to escape spring frosts. This variety is native to Holland (1887). The structure of the shrub (upright habit, approximately 1.5 m in height) is compatible with mechanical harvesting. Detaching ripe fruits is easy, reducing losses during harvesting. The firmness of the berries is 10 to 15% greater than that of Noir de Bourgogne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e Quick read \/ the essentials on Boskoop Giant Blackcurrant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"1000\" class=\"\"\u003eFor producers looking for a high-value blackcurrant variety, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eGiant of Boskoop blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strategic choice. This old cultivar, originally from the Netherlands, is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eprecocity\u003c\/strong\u003e , its \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eexceptional size\u003c\/strong\u003e (up to 15 mm in diameter), and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"615\"\u003ehigh sugar content\u003c\/strong\u003e (15 to 17 °Brix), ideal for processing into juice or liqueurs. Thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eremarkable hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e (down to -30 °C), it adapts to cold regions, provided it has cool, slightly acidic soil. Its bushy habit and loose bunches make the Giant of Boskoop \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"943\"\u003ecompatible with mechanical harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e , an essential asset for professional producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1632\" class=\"\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eBairiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cem data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003ea specialist wholesale supplier of blueberry plants\u003c\/em\u003e , we also provide the best blackcurrant varieties to meet the performance and quality needs of French farms. By choosing to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003ebuy Giant blackcurrant plants from Boskoop\u003c\/strong\u003e , you benefit from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003ehigh-yielding\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, reaching up to 600 kg\/1000 m², and an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003epollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Noir de Bourgogne. In addition to its regular production (2 to 5 kg per adult plant), it offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003egood post-harvest performance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003egood general resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e to disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1949\" class=\"\"\u003eSmall fruit professionals, trust our expertise: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003ebuying Giant blackcurrant plants from Boskoop\u003c\/strong\u003e means ensuring expert support, tailored agronomic advice, and the reliability of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003especialist wholesale supplier of blueberry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e , at your service all year round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"170\" class=\"\"\u003e Origin of the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"524\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eBoskoop Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e is an old variety originating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e , developed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e1887\u003c\/strong\u003e from crosses between \u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eBurgundian and Dutch\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties. Very hardy, it withstands temperatures down to \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e-30°C (USDA zone 7b)\u003c\/strong\u003e . However, it requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"493\"\u003ehigh cold requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e for good fruiting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"561\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"561\" class=\"\"\u003e Fruit characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"945\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eBoskoop Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"634\"\u003elarge fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eaverage diameter of 12 to 15 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e1.5 to 2 times larger\u003c\/strong\u003e than many other varieties. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eskin is black and shiny\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe, and although the color of the flesh is not specified, it is believed to be dark. The fruits have a \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eclassic round shape\u003c\/strong\u003e of blackcurrant berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1290\" class=\"\"\u003eTheir \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eflavor is tangy and very fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003ehigh sugar content\u003c\/strong\u003e , around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e15 to 17° Brix\u003c\/strong\u003e , which makes it a well-balanced variety for processing. Their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003epost-harvest shelf life is good\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e3 to 5 days at room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e , and their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003efirmness is 10 to 15% greater\u003c\/strong\u003e than that of Noir de Bourgogne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1428\" class=\"\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003ejuice content is high\u003c\/strong\u003e , reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e75 to 85% of the fruit weight\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it an excellent choice for juices and liqueurs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1476\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1476\" class=\"\"\u003e Fruiting period and precocity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1713\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eGiant of Boskoop is an early variety\u003c\/strong\u003e , generally harvested \u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003ein late June to early July\u003c\/strong\u003e , about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e7 to 10 days before the Noir de Bourgogne\u003c\/strong\u003e . The harvest is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003egrouped\u003c\/strong\u003e , which makes it easier to organize the picking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1739\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1739\" class=\"\"\u003e Commercial use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"2219\" class=\"\"\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eversatile\u003c\/strong\u003e : its fruits are appreciated both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003efor processing (juice, liqueurs)\u003c\/strong\u003e and for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003efresh consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003elarge size\u003c\/strong\u003e , its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eprecocity\u003c\/strong\u003e , and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003egood post-harvest behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an interesting choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003edirect or industrial marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e . In addition, its ability to play an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eeffective pollinating role\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eindirect economic lever\u003c\/strong\u003e for improving yields on other plots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2238\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2238\" class=\"\"\u003e Yield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2510\" class=\"\"\u003eYield is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003emedium to high\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an estimated production of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e2 to 5 kg per adult plant\u003c\/strong\u003e , depending on growing conditions. It reaches its full production capacity approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e5 years after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e , with optimal yield between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e3rd and 7th year\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2684\" class=\"\"\u003e At a density of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e350 plants per 1000 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e , the yield can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e600 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is slightly lower than that of Noir de Bourgogne, but higher than Andega. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2721\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2721\" class=\"\"\u003e Plant characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"3065\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Giant Boskoop blackcurrant is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003evigorous\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub with a bushy, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eupright habit\u003c\/strong\u003e , reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e1.5 to 2 metres in height\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e1 to 1.5 metres in width\u003c\/strong\u003e at maturity. Its structure is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003ecompatible with mechanical harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e , thanks to its upright habit and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003elong, loose bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e which facilitate access to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3287\" class=\"\"\u003eIt has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003esuperficial root system\u003c\/strong\u003e , located mainly in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003efirst 30 to 50 centimeters\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil, which makes it \u003cstrong data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003esensitive to surface drying\u003c\/strong\u003e , but \u003cstrong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eadapted to heavy and fresh soils\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3310\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3310\" class=\"\"\u003e Pollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3519\" class=\"\"\u003e The Boskoop Giant is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eself-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003ecross-pollination significantly improves its productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is therefore advisable to associate it with compatible varieties such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3544\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3544\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003eBlack Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3558\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3558\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003eGoliath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3781\" class=\"\"\u003eIt is also an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eexcellent pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e for other varieties, including Noir de Bourgogne. For optimal effectiveness, it is recommended to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003eplant one pollinator plant for every 3 to 4 plants\u003c\/strong\u003e to be pollinated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3848\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3848\" class=\"\"\u003e Resistance to diseases and soil and climate conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"4109\" class=\"\"\u003e The Boskoop Giant has \u003cstrong data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003emoderate to good resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e to common diseases. However, it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3983\"\u003esusceptible to powdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003emoderately susceptible to anthracnose\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003eoverall resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e can be estimated at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003e3 to 3.5 out of 5.\u003c\/strong\u003e In comparison: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4221\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4149\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4149\" class=\"\"\u003e Less resistant than the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4149\"\u003eBlackdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4221\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4221\" class=\"\"\u003eMore resistant than \u003cstrong data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4195\"\u003eNoir de Bourgogne\u003c\/strong\u003e , very sensitive to powdery mildew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4671\" class=\"\"\u003e No specific information is available on its \u003cstrong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4321\"\u003eresistance to pests or drought\u003c\/strong\u003e , but it is advisable to maintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003emoist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure good production. It prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4464\"\u003eslightly acidic, well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, which helps avoid the risk of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4525\"\u003eroot asphyxiation\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003eSensitivity to limescale\u003c\/strong\u003e is not documented, but as with most blackcurrants, a neutral to slightly acidic pH is preferable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4700\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4700\" class=\"\"\u003e Maintenance and size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"5058\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4743\"\u003eAnnual pruning is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain the production and structure of the plant. It should be carried out between \u003cstrong data-start=\"4830\" data-end=\"4850\"\u003eNovember and March\u003c\/strong\u003e , removing dead or diseased branches, thinning out the center of the clump and keeping \u003cstrong data-start=\"4953\" data-end=\"4982\"\u003e10 to 12 vigorous branches\u003c\/strong\u003e per plant. This pruning encourages fruiting on two-year-old wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5076\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5076\" class=\"\"\u003e Watering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5203\" class=\"\"\u003e Water requirements are \u003cstrong data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5128\"\u003emoderate but regular\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly during establishment and the fruiting period: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5431\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5298\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5298\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5225\"\u003eFirst year\u003c\/strong\u003e : watering \u003cstrong data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5281\"\u003e10 L per plant every 10 to 15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e (March to October)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"5299\" data-end=\"5431\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"5301\" data-end=\"5431\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5301\" data-end=\"5321\"\u003eFollowing years\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cstrong data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5350\"\u003e20 to 30 mm per week\u003c\/strong\u003e in fresh soil, \u003cstrong data-start=\"5365\" data-end=\"5379\"\u003e30 to 40 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in drier soil, especially between \u003cstrong data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5431\"\u003eApril and July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5580\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5459\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/strong\u003e periods are \u003cstrong data-start=\"5468\" data-end=\"5529\"\u003ebud break, flowering and fruit enlargement\u003c\/strong\u003e . A \u003cstrong data-start=\"5534\" data-end=\"5564\"\u003edrip irrigation system\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5587\" data-end=\"5624\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5587\" data-end=\"5624\" class=\"\"\u003e Comparison with other varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5669\" class=\"\"\u003e The Giant of Boskoop is often compared to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"5671\" data-end=\"6038\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"5671\" data-end=\"5746\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5746\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5682\"\u003eBigno\u003c\/strong\u003e : same precocity, equivalent size but \u003cstrong data-start=\"5725\" data-end=\"5745\"\u003eless aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"5747\" data-end=\"5879\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"5749\" data-end=\"5879\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5749\" data-end=\"5767\"\u003eCostwold Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e : also vigorous, very productive, good taste. Boskoop has larger fruits, Costwold Cross is sweeter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"5880\" data-end=\"5949\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"5949\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"5895\"\u003eBlackdown\u003c\/strong\u003e : mid-season maturity, very resistant, very productive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"6038\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5952\" data-end=\"6038\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"5952\" data-end=\"5962\"\u003eAndega\u003c\/strong\u003e : comparable earliness, smaller size, better resistance to powdery mildew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6058\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6058\" class=\"\"\u003e Conclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6565\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6063\" data-end=\"6094\"\u003eBoskoop Giant Blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"6111\" data-end=\"6145\"\u003erobust, productive and early\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6191\"\u003eindustrial processing\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"6203\" data-end=\"6220\"\u003edirect sales\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6250\"\u003elarge, fragrant fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e , its \u003cstrong data-start=\"6255\" data-end=\"6268\"\u003eprecocity\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"6275\" data-end=\"6290\"\u003egood shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e make it an excellent choice for producers seeking \u003cstrong data-start=\"6351\" data-end=\"6390\"\u003eprofitability and cultural efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its role as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"6404\" data-end=\"6427\"\u003eactive pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e , combined with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"6440\" data-end=\"6483\"\u003ecompatibility with mechanical harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e , makes it particularly suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"6521\" data-end=\"6564\"\u003emodern professional farms\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6565\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eTo summarize: Giant Blackcurrant from Boskoop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"673\" class=\"\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eGiant Boskoop blackcurrant bush\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential reference for professionals wishing to combine yield, size and precocity. Thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eshiny black fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e , large in diameter (12 to 15 mm), rich in juice (up to 85%) and with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"393\"\u003every pronounced tangy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is suitable for both fresh consumption and industrial processing (juice, jams, liqueurs). This early variety allows a grouped harvest from the end of June, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eproductivity of up to 600 kg\/1000 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e , in optimal growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eBlackcurrant growers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a reliable partner will find at \u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eBairiverse\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cem data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"833\"\u003ea specialist wholesale supplier of blueberry plants\u003c\/em\u003e , a complete, technical offer adapted to their objectives. The Giant of Boskoop, in addition to its strong vigor, adapts to \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"980\"\u003emechanical harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e and plays a decisive role as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003ean effective pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly for the Noir de Bourgogne. It is particularly suitable for professional orchards seeking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eproductivity and ease of management\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1708\" class=\"\"\u003eChoosing to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003ebuy Giant blackcurrant plants from Boskoop\u003c\/strong\u003e means investing in a robust, competitive variety renowned for its agronomic qualities. By collaborating with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003especialist blueberry plant wholesaler\u003c\/strong\u003e , you are relying on expertise, traceability, and personalized support throughout your planting project. For a high-performance, sustainable, and profitable orchard, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003ebuying Giant blackcurrant plants from Boskoop\u003c\/strong\u003e from Bairiverse is an informed choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frsppf2024072plant-cassissier-geant-de-boskop-bio-godet-de-9-cm","title":"Organic Géant de boskoop Blackcurrant P9 pot - plant for Growers","description":"","brand":"FRSPPF2024072","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303155958027,"sku":null,"price":3.27,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/files\/Plant_de_Cassissier_noir_acf6e81f-244b-41d4-80cf-e0260d7862e9.webp?v=1765900208"},{"product_id":"frsppf2024072plant-cassissier-geant-de-boskop-bio-pot-de-1-6-litres","title":"Organic Géant de boskoop Blackcurrant 1.6l pot - plant for Growers","description":"","brand":"FRSPPF2024072","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303156089099,"sku":null,"price":7.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/files\/Plant_de_Cassissier_noir_6a8b90cb-6c81-4442-94a7-3275e5f7bff9.webp?v=1765900200"},{"product_id":"frsppf2024072plant-cassissier-geant-de-boskop-bio-racine-nue-1-2-branches","title":"Organic Géant de boskoop Blackcurrant bare root 1\/2 branches - plant for Growers","description":"","brand":"FRSPPF2024072","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303159103755,"sku":null,"price":3.06,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/files\/Plant_de_Cassissier_noir_3d268490-a875-4278-8d3b-fe1a1e2e465b.webp?v=1765900140"},{"product_id":"frsppf2024072plant-cassissier-geant-de-boskop-bio-racine-nue-2-3-branches","title":"Organic Géant de boskoop Blackcurrant bare root 1\/3 branches - plant for Growers","description":"","brand":"FRSPPF2024072","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303159169291,"sku":null,"price":3.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/files\/Plant_de_Cassissier_noir_691bde59-26dd-42bb-8126-7c572fc89e8a.webp?v=1765900140"},{"product_id":"frsppf2024075plant-cassissier-geant-de-boskop-bio-plaque-77-mottes-3-5cm","title":"Organic Géant de boskoop Blackcurrant 3.5cm plug - plant for Growers","description":"","brand":"FRSPPF2024075","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46486022783243,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/files\/Plant_de_Cassissier_noir_1e20e6fa-3839-4831-a6e6-6d05464b5a81.webp?v=1765900225"},{"product_id":"frsppf2024075plant-cassissier-geant-de-boskop-bio-caisse-10-pots-1-5l","title":"Organic Géant de boskoop Blackcurrant 1.5l pot - plant for Growers","description":"","brand":"FRSPPF2024075","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51305851977995,"sku":null,"price":4.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/files\/Plant_de_Cassissier_noir_9cd51bf5-642b-4207-9e34-627cb7fcf7be.webp?v=1765900198"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/4729\/7547\/collections\/Plant_de_Cassissier_pour_maraicher_Pro_31a0b11a-46c1-4279-99c9-73acd26e603b.webp?v=1745354890","url":"https:\/\/plantspetitsfruits.com\/en\/collections\/plant-de-cassissier-boskoop-a-prix-producteurs-pour-maraichers-professionnels.oembed","provider":"Bairiverse - Econome à Légumes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}