Ridley 1403
ActiveVaccinium L. · Bilberry
RIDLEY WILLIAM BELL
Variety description
10 August 2026
The bush of the variety reaches a height of 1.5–2.5 meters and has erect, strong branches and oval dark green leaves. Flowering occurs in May with white or pale pink bell-shaped flowers.
The berries are large, with a diameter of up to 16–20 mm, round-flattened in shape, blue in color with a bloom. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness down to -34 °C, as well as resistance to drought and diseases. The fruits are firm, suitable for transportation and various types of processing.
The variety is self-fertile and prefers acidic, sandy or sandy-loam soils. The yield ranges from 6 to 9 kg per bush, with harvesting occurring in late July and August.
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Countries of admission
1 jurisdiction
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- BLUE_CROP primary QZ
- BLUECROP AR, QZ
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Admission to trade
The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
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AR Argentina Active
№ 008989
- Application
- 25 November 2004
- Registration
- 26 April 2005
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