Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The variety has an erect bush shape, 1.5–2 m in height. The berries are large, weighing about 2 g, black and glossy, with firm skin and good flavor. Fruit ripening occurs in July, and there is no shedding.
The plant is winter-hardy and drought-tolerant, exhibiting high resistance to powdery mildew, rust, and leaf drop. Yield is 3–5 kg per bush. The variety is intended for both commercial cultivation and amateur gardening.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ BSZ7
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