Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
Bushes of the ЛЕЛЕКА variety are upright and compact, reaching a height of 1.3 to 2.0 m. The variety belongs to the early-ripening group.
Berries are large, weighing from 1.2 to 4.0 g and with a diameter of 1.7–2.2 cm, having a matte-black or shiny surface. The fruits are characterized by a sweet-and-sour taste, pronounced aroma, and dry detachment, ripening simultaneously.
The variety possesses high resistance to powdery mildew, columnar rust, and drought. It is intended both for fresh consumption and for industrial cultivation with the possibility of mechanized harvesting.
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