Type
red currant, early-ripening
Currant variety
Jonkeer van Tets Currant
An early red currant with large clusters and tangy berries. It is useful for extending the currant season ahead of later cultivars.
Season
early summer
Best for
early harvest, preserves
About Jonkeer van Tets
Jonkeer van Tets is an early-ripening Dutch red currant with bright red, juicy, tangy berries borne in long clusters. It is a vigorous, productive older cultivar, especially useful where an early currant harvest is wanted.
Growing Jonkeer van Tets Currant
It is generally suited to Zones 3 to 7 and fruits best in full sun with regular moisture. Keep bushes open with annual renewal pruning and watch for powdery mildew in humid conditions; harvest early in the season when clusters are fully colored.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all currant, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.