I had the most amazing crop this year, my Black,red and white currant bushes were heaving- they are 3 and a half years old- or I purchased them then, they were just 1ft tall, now they are 5ft tall and wide.
The tags are now unreadable, but i took 12 kilos -(yes Kilos not pounds) -that is six washing up basins off each bush, next year I shall take some pics, I spent hours and hours picking them, the blackbirds took their fill too- even though they are under netting, they always seem to find a way in.
In the end I ended up with 140 jars of jelly and jam, still have around 80- left, made 40 apple and blackberry pies- in the freezer now, and blackcurrant winter tonic too.
I am extending that fruit area and am cutting them all back- whenever is the right time- never actually done it before-hence why they went mad I suppose?!
When you mentioned regards early or late, i did not know there was such a thing, all of mine ripened at the same time- well over around 4 weeks.
If you Rusty or anyone else wishes for any cuttings, you are most welcome and I would only charge the actual postage.