Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The bushes of the variety are compact, reaching a height of 1–1.3 meters. Leaves are matte, five-lobed, light green with whitish tips, inclined downwards. Foliage density is medium.
Berries are black, shiny, weighing from 1.5 to 3 g, with a firm skin. Each cluster contains 5 to 8 berries. The taste of the berries is sweet and sour, detachment from the peduncle is easy.
Mid-season variety, fruiting begins in the second year after planting. Winter hardiness is high, withstands frosts down to -30 °C. Yield is 4–5 kg per bush.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 203R106
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