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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre
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10 August 2026
The variety was obtained in 1990 as a result of crossing the Öjebyn and Kantata varieties. The bush is of medium height, upright, and forms a large number of shoots.
The berries are black, large, with an average weight of about 1.4 g, and possess a sweet-and-sour taste. The clusters are of medium density. The variety is high-yielding and suitable for dessert use and processing.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 1153
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