A new cultivar, exclusive to Welsh Fruit Stocks, originating from a cross between a redcurrant, a gooseberry, and a Jostaberry (itself a cross between a blackcurrant and a gooseberry).  “Results so far have been impressive, with large yields of fruit produced from year one. We see great potential in this new bush, with a berry slightly larger than a blackcurrant producing a lovely sweet and distinct flavour, especially in jam” says Jess. 

The breeder, Chas Welch, says "This Chuckleberry is the very best plant in all my creations; it is sweet, very juicy and full of the flavours of its three parents. It performs through any weather, gives an abundance of fruit very easily picked, even by machinery. Its jams, ice creams, juices are wonderful on the palette. When cooked it is almost seedless, an asset in any cooking." 
The late Sian was introduced to the Chuckleberry by Meiosis (licensing body) and Charles Welch. After four years of multiplying up stocks and Plant Health inspections, Welsh Fruit Stocks now have sufficient material for release to you in 2012, with some availability for spring planting for gardeners and grower alike.
Founded in 1990 by Sian and Nigel Fromant, Welsh Fruit Stocks is one of very few suppliers offering gardeners a wide range of organically grown and PHPS certified soft fruit stocks direct to their door. The business is now run by Nigel and daughter Jess. 

“We are introducing the Chuckleberry in memory of Shan, and we will make a donation of 10% of your purchase price to Macmillan Cancer Support and cancer charities”, says Nigel, “and we hope you will have a smile, or maybe even a chuckle, whatever the outcome” 

You can order Chuckleberry online at www.welshfruitstocks.co.uk/acatalog/Chuckleberry.html  
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