Heinemanns Rote Spätlese

Variety of Red currant · Ribes rubrum

Very late German heritage variety — harvest well into August.

Also known as: Heinemanns Späte, Rote Spätlese

🇩🇪 Germany

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Medium-sized, medium-red berries with balanced flavour on medium-length trusses.

Vigorous, healthy bush; the latest ripening in the assortment.

Good yields; valuable for extending the harvest into late summer.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Red currant unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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