Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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10 August 2026
The variety is a complex hybrid including genetic material from the varieties Goliath, Ojebyn, Ben Nevis, and Vistavotnaja. The bush is medium-sized, reaching a height of 1–1.6 m, has an upright, slightly spreading habit, which acquires an arched bend with age.
The berries are characterized by a very large size, a weight of 2.3–3.5 g, thin, firm skin, and a high sugar content (Brix about 13). The variety is self-fertile, matures in June – July, and possesses good resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
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