Costwold cross

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Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by SPINKS G.T. (GB)

also searched as: костволд кросс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was bred in the UK. The bush has a compact habit, with height varying from 1.2 to 1.5 meters. It belongs to the category of mid-season maturity varieties.

The berries have a deep dark color and are distinguished by a pronounced taste and aroma. The fruits are suitable for universal use, including processing into jams, jellies, juices, and syrups.

The variety possesses increased resistance to a number of common diseases. In the past, it was widely distributed in amateur gardening in England.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

active terminated no record

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: SPINKS G.T. (GB) 2 Developed the variety
Maintainer: (Inconnu) (FR) 2 336 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

FR France Terminated

№ 0091494

Registration

1 January 1966

Terminated

31 December 1985
SK Slovak Republic Terminated

№ 1548

Application

15 October 1982

Registration

1 January 1985

Terminated

31 December 1998
CZ Czechia Active

№ 201711015754

Application

1 November 2017

Registration

1 November 2017

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
FR France	0091494	—	1 January 1966	31 December 1985	Terminated
SK Slovak Republic	1548	15 October 1982	1 January 1985	31 December 1998	Terminated
CZ Czechia	201711015754	1 November 2017	1 November 2017	—	Active

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Breeder

SPINKS G.T. (GB)

breeder code COSTWOLD CROSS

All 2 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 6
Jurisdictions shown: 4
First registration: 1966

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