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Loch Tay

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Rubus L. subg. Rubus Blackberry · Fruit crops · bred by SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms vigorous thornless shoots of light brown color, reaching 3–5 meters in length, which requires the use of a trellis system. The variety belongs to the ultra-early category, with fruiting beginning in June–July. Yield is high; upon reaching full maturity, the bush can reach 15–20 kg.

Berries are black, glossy, oval or conical in shape, with a weight from 4 to 12 grams. The fruits possess good keeping quality and a pronounced dessert taste. The variety is characterized by drought tolerance and relative winter hardiness down to -22°C, however, it is susceptible to purple blotch.

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Countries of admission

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.

QZ

active no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
The James Hutton Institute 63 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
The James Hutton Institute 63 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 15631001

    Application
    21 July 2015
    Terminated
    11 September 2018
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 18631003

    Application
    24 October 2018
    Registration
    10 February 2020

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20020844
Active
  1. Application filed 10 June 2002
  2. Registered 27 February 2006
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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