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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The variety is early-ripening, with harvest occurring in early July. The bush reaches a height of 1.5–1.8 meters. The hardiness zone is defined as 4, while frost resistance in a number of publications is characterized as medium.
The berries are black, shiny, up to 10 mm in size, and possess a juicy sweet taste with a slight tartness. The variety is universal, suitable for fresh consumption and for industrial processing, including the preparation of jams, juices, and liqueurs. It is distinguished by resistance to powdery mildew.
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