Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops
also searched as: силвергиетерс
10 August 2026
The variety forms vigorous bushes 1.2 to 1.8 meters in height, having a semi-spreading or upright shape. The variety is early-maturing; berry ripening begins in early July.
The berries are large, weighing up to 3.5 g, black in color, with shiny or matte skin, and have a sweet taste with moderate acidity. The plant is winter-hardy (4th climatic zone) and universal in use — suitable for fresh consumption, various types of processing, and also for creating hedges.
1 jurisdiction
Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.
The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ RIN011
Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status
The directory replicates the primary source. If an entry differs from the official publication, please specify the discrepancy and provide a link if possible. Corrections are added to the moderation queue.
This is a directory, not an official registry: data is based on public disclosures and may have changed. More about sources
Same species
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Tamas Pal
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Scottish Crop Research Institute, GB
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Nearby in the species list Selechenskaya, Seletšenskaja, Senjorai, Serenada, Serzhyk, Seyanets Golubki, Siana, Silgo, Silmu, Silvergieter, Silvergieters Schwarze, Silvergieters Zwarte, Silvergieterüv, Siuita kyivs'ka, Sjuita Kievska, Smaliai, Sofiia, Sofіivs'ka, Sofijewskaja, СОКРОВИЩЕ