Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
Bush of medium vigor, compact, with a dense rounded crown and numerous shoots at the base. Leaves are small, light green, three-lobed.
Berries weighing 1.5–2.1 g have a sweet and sour taste and aroma. They ripen in mid-July, are characterized by a high content of ascorbic acid and anthocyanins, and do not shatter after ripening.
The variety possesses high field resistance to American powdery mildew, rust and bud mite, as well as high frost resistance. The fruits are suitable for freezing and processing.
3 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ R S724
№ 24297002
The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
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