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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
10 August 2026
The plant belongs to the species Ribes nigrum, but stands out in the category of green-fruited or cherry currants. The bush is characterized by moderate growth and an upright shape of shoots.
The berries retain a green color upon ripening, have a sweet taste and a high vitamin C content, reaching 200 mg per 100 g of product. The fruits are firmly held on the branches and do not shed, which allows for mechanical harvesting, and their color makes them less visible to birds.
2 jurisdictions
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 right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
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Nearby in the species list Vebus, Vechornytsia, Vello, Veloy, Venny, Vernisazh, Vertii, Vertti, Victor Viking, Viktor, Viola, Viola ISK, Volodymyrs'ka, Vyčiai, Wellington précoce, Wellington XXX, Wernisaż, Westra, WESTWICK CHOICE, Wigaro