Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The variety belongs to mid-late or late ripening groups. The bush is characterized as medium-sized, erect, with a wide spreading crown.
The berries are large, formed in clusters, and possess thin skin and a high vitamin C content. The taste characteristics of the berries can vary and are often described as sharp.
The variety was widely used in European commercial horticulture as a standard for processing, including the production of juices and jams. In the UPOV and CPVO international classification, Baldwin Hilltop is recognized as a reference for evaluating other blackcurrant varieties.
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