Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The plant is quite tall, upright-spreading, with moderate shoot-forming ability. Mid-season variety.
Berries are black, shiny, medium-sized, collected in racemes of medium length with moderate density. The berry skin is quite thin, and they detach easily from the raceme. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption and processing.
The variety is winter hardy, adapted to the conditions of the North-Western region of Russia, and demonstrates stable yield there. It may show a susceptibility to certain diseases.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 1897
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