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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by Kopan` Kira Mykolaivna, Kopan Volodymyr Pavlovych,
also searched as: вернисаж
10 August 2026
The variety is mid-season; fruiting begins in mid-July. The plant forms a vigorous semi-spreading bush up to 1.5 m tall with straight, long shoots of medium thickness. The variety possesses complex resistance to powdery mildew, anthracnose, columnar rust and gall mite, as well as high winter hardiness down to -35°C and drought tolerance.
The berries are large, uniform, round-shaped, weighing 1.6–2.2 g, black and glossy in color. The flesh is greenish-brown, aromatic, with a sweet and sour taste. It is characterized by dry fruit detachment, resistance to shedding, and good transportability. The variety is self-fertile, suitable for industrial cultivation and all types of processing.
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№ 94083007
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