White Smith

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Ribes uva-crispa L. Gooseberry · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The bush is vigorous or medium-sized, 0.6 to 1.2 m in height, with a compact upright form; branches are covered with thorns. Berries are large, weighing from 4–6.5 to 10 g, round or oval in shape, light green or yellowish-white in color. The skin is thin, the flesh is juicy and aromatic, and the taste is sweet with a slight acidity.

The variety is mid-season; the harvest is gathered in mid or late July. Yield is high, reaching 8 kg per bush; berries are not prone to shedding. The plant is characterized by high winter hardiness and drought tolerance, adapts well to soil types, preferring fresh and well-drained ones.

The variety is self-fertile and does not require the presence of pollinators. Regarding resistance to powdery mildew, data are contradictory: some sources indicate high resistance, while others note susceptibility to this disease.

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Countries of admission

4 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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Also known as

breeder code White Smith

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White Smith primary CZ, QZ, SI
Whitesmith NL, QZ

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Maintainer: Information not available - Contact NL authorities 2 164 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

NL Netherlands Active

№ BES55

Registration

30 September 2012
SI Slovenia Protection expired

№ RIU007

Terminated

1 January 2005
CZ Czechia Active

№ 2017110117049

Application

1 November 2017

Registration

1 November 2017

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	BES55	—	30 September 2012	—	Active
SI Slovenia	RIU007	—	—	1 January 2005	Protection expired
CZ Czechia	2017110117049	1 November 2017	1 November 2017	—	Active

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