Black Down
ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The variety was obtained as a result of a hybrid combination of the Titania and Beloruskaja Sladkaja varieties. The berry ripening period occurs 4 days later than that of the Minaj Shmyriov variety.
The berries contain 161 mg/100 g of ascorbic acid. The variety exhibits moderate resistance to anthracnose and high yield, amounting to up to 2.75 kg per bush.
2 jurisdictions
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The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ V-104
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