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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by ZVYaGINA TAT'YaNA STEPANOVNA / SERGEEVA KLAVDIYa DMITRIEVNA
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10 August 2026
Mid-late ripening variety obtained by crossing the varieties «Minai Shmyrev» and «Bredtorp». The bush is medium-sized, semi-spreading, up to 200 cm in diameter, possesses good foliage density and high precocity, entering fruiting in the 1-2 year after planting.
The berries are large, weighing from 1.1 to 2.3 g, have a round or oblate-round shape, black color, and glossy luster. The fruits have a sweet-and-sour taste, characteristic aroma, and are distinguished by dry picking, uniform ripening, and good transportability.
The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to heat and drought, and suitable for mechanized cultivation technology. It is relatively resistant to powdery mildew and anthracnose, but susceptible to rust and bud mite. The yield is up to 3.6–4.5 kg per bush with a high degree of self-fertility.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 21226
№ 1626
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