10 August 2026
The variety has an upright bush of vertical shape with strong shoots, reaching a height of 1.2–1.8 meters. The plant is characterized by late flowering, which protects it from spring frosts, and high growth vigor.
Berries ripen early and uniformly, have a characteristic taste, and are suitable both for fresh consumption and industrial processing. The variety is often used in breeding work as a parent form for other varieties of the «Ben» series.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ BSZ5
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Nearby in the species list Ben Lair, Ben Lawers, Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond ISK, Ben Lomond WIL, Ben Lonnum, Ben Loyal, Ben Lui, Ben Macdui, Ben Moore, Ben Nare, Ben Nevis, Ben Nevis WBS, Ben Nevis WIL, Ben Sarek, Ben Sarek ISK, Ben Starav, Ben Tirran, Ben Tirran WBS, Ben Tron