Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The plant forms a bush up to 1.5 meters in height. The variety is self-fertile and highly productive; winter hardiness reaches -25°C. The medium-sized fruits with a firm consistency have a sour taste and are suitable both for fresh consumption and for various types of culinary processing.
A distinctive biochemical feature of the berries is a high concentration of 4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol, which determines their specific aroma. When cultivating, it is recommended to avoid highly calcareous soils; detailed data on resistance to specific fungal diseases are unavailable.
3 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ BSZ1
№ 0059068
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