Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The variety is a vigorous plant with an upright bush reaching 1.8 meters in height. It is a late-ripening variety and is considered self-fertile.
The berries are black, large, reaching a weight of up to 6 grams, and have juicy greenish flesh with a sweet-and-sour taste. Upon ripening, the berries hold firmly to the stalks and are not prone to shedding.
The variety is characterized as undemanding and resistant to powdery mildew; it possesses good winter hardiness and the ability to maintain yield under unfavorable conditions. Yield ranges from 6 to 15 tons per hectare depending on agrotechnical practices.
3 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ BSZ15
№ 1853
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