Black Currant Titania

Black Currant ‘Titania’ is a vigorous, productive blackcurrant valued for its generous crops of dark, richly flavoured berries and strong garden reliability. The fruits are excellent for jams, jellies, juices, syrups, baking, and freezing, making this variety a great choice for home growing and preserving. With its robust growth and dependable performance, it suits kitchen gardens, allotments, and mixed edible borders alike. It’s an ideal option if you want a strong, easy harvest year after year with straightforward care.

The plant typically grows to a height of 150 cm (59 inches) and forms a sturdy, branching shrub that carries heavy clusters of blackcurrants in summer. For best results, grow it in full sun to light shade in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, and water during dry periods to support berry size and quality. Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure to feed the plant and keep the root zone evenly moist, and protect ripening fruit from birds if needed. Prune in winter by removing some of the oldest stems at the base to encourage strong new shoots, as blackcurrants crop best on young wood.

• Plant species: Ribes nigrum (black currant), cultivar ‘Titania’
• Height: 150 cm
• Fruit size: Medium to large (may vary with growing conditions)
• Fruit color: Deep black (with a natural gloss)
• Harvest period: Summer (typically mid to late summer; varies by climate)