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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by VSEROSSIJSKIJ SELEKCZIONNO-TEXNOLOGICHESKIJ INSTITUT SADOVODSTVA I PITOMNIKOVODSTVA
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10 August 2026
The variety forms a medium-tall, upright, and compact bush 1.2–1.5 m in height with strong shoots resistant to lodging. Berry ripening occurs in mid-early terms, usually in the middle or second half of July.
The fruits are large, weighing from 1.2 to 2.2 g, have a round shape, black color, and sweet-and-sour taste. The berries are characterized by dry detachment, transportability, and no tendency to shatter upon ripening.
The variety possesses high winter hardiness, withstanding frosts down to -40°C, and relative resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew. Average self-fertility is noted at the level of 52%, and there is susceptibility to reversion virus (mahrovost).
The yield of the variety reaches 3.0–4.0 kg per bush. Due to the structural features of the bush and the nature of berry ripening, the variety is suitable for mechanized harvesting and use in all types of processing.
3 jurisdictions
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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.
The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ 12332
№ V-108
№ 7806906
№ 2391
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